In a diplomatic escalation, Bangladesh has formally requested India to extradite former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. This comes amid controversy surrounding what her son, Sajeeb Wazed, has called a "farcical trial process" conducted by the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) under the current Muhammad Yunus-led regime. Wazed characterized the trial as a “political witch hunt that forsakes justice,” strongly criticizing the motives behind the legal proceedings.
The extradition request follows Sheikh Hasina's arrival in New Delhi in August, fleeing widespread student-led protests that ended her 15-year tenure as Prime Minister. Bangladesh’s Foreign Affairs Adviser, Touhid Hossain, confirmed that a diplomatic note had been sent to India, stating, “We have informed India about our request to bring her (Sheikh Hasina) back for the judicial process.”
India’s Ministry of External Affairs declined to comment on the matter, stating only that there were “no comments on Sheikh Hasina’s extradition at this time.”
Sheikh Hasina’s son, Sajeeb Wazed, condemned the ICT’s actions, calling the tribunal a “kangaroo court” that operates with impunity. In a sharp critique of the Yunus regime, Wazed alleged, “The tribunal and subsequent extradition request come amidst a backdrop of extrajudicial killings, fabricated murder charges, illegal incarcerations, and violent attacks, including looting and arson, which occur daily with impunity.”
Wazed further accused the chief prosecutor of the ICT, Tajul Islam, of spreading disinformation to justify Hasina’s extradition. “On December 22, Tajul Islam, a prosecutor appointed by the Yunus regime despite his history of defending war criminals, falsely claimed that Interpol had issued a red notice against Sheikh Hasina. This was part of a deliberate disinformation campaign to push for her extradition and conduct a sham trial.” Following media scrutiny, Islam reportedly altered his statement but has officially submitted a request to India for Hasina’s return.
Sheikh Hasina faces several court cases, including allegations of crimes against humanity. The Dhaka-based International Crimes Tribunal has issued arrest warrants for her and several close aides, intensifying legal and political challenges for the former Prime Minister.
This development underscores the heightened political tensions in Bangladesh under the Yunus regime, with allegations of judicial overreach and politically motivated prosecutions. The extradition request has also added a layer of complexity to India-Bangladesh relations, as New Delhi weighs its diplomatic options amidst regional political sensitivities.
The situation continues to evolve, with the Yunus government seeking to assert its authority while Hasina’s supporters rally to challenge what they describe as a politically motivated campaign against her.
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