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Sheikh Hasina’s extradition request political; Difficult under treaty

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Sheikh Hasina’s extradition request political; Difficult under treaty

Even as the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has demanded that India extradite the ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina, the bilateral extradition treaty specifies that extradition cannot be enforced in cases that are “political in nature”, said experts. The demand was raised by senior BNP leader Fakhruddin Alamgir. Experts pointed to Article 6 of the India-Bangladesh … Read more

Bangladesh crisis: Govt urged to take steps for safety of minorities

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Bangladesh crisis: Govt urged to take steps for safety of minorities

The Vishwa Hindu Parishad has called on the Modi government to take all necessary measures to ensure the safety of Hindus, Sikhs, and other minority groups in Bangladesh, following reports of targeted attacks by extremists. Union minister Ravneet Bittu has also expressed concern by writing to Minister S. Jaishankar, urging him to address the security … Read more