India’s High Commissioner Confirms Legal Process for Potential Extradition of Sheikh Hasina to Bangladesh

The Hindu•Published: Oct 16, 2026 02:18 AM IST

India’s High Commissioner to Bangladesh, Dinesh Trivedi, stated on Saturday, October 3, 2026, that the potential extradition of deposed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina would follow a well-structured legal process under the 2013 India-Bangladesh extradition treaty. Speaking at the Bay of Bengal Conversation in Dhaka, Trivedi emphasized that India had no choice but to grant refuge to Hasina during the chaotic transition of power in August 2024.

Legal Framework: Extradition proceedings are governed by the 2013 bilateral treaty, which includes specific provisions regarding political offenses and legal due process.
Refuge Context: Trivedi clarified that Hasina arrived in India via a Bangladesh Air Force aircraft on August 5, 2024, rather than being evacuated by Indian military assets.
Government Demands: The current administration, led by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, has repeatedly sought Hasina’s return to face trial for the 2024 crackdown that resulted in approximately 800 to 1,400 civilian deaths.

The Context & Background

The current diplomatic tension stems from the violent uprising in Bangladesh during July and August 2024, which led to the sudden collapse of Hasina’s government. Since her departure, the International Crimes Tribunal in Bangladesh has issued death sentences against Hasina and her former Home Minister, Asaduzaman Khan Kamal, intensifying calls for her repatriation.

The Big Picture:The extradition request represents a critical test for India-Bangladesh diplomatic relations under the new administration. How New Delhi navigates this legal process will determine the future of bilateral cooperation and regional stability, as both nations balance international legal obligations against the volatile political fallout of the 2024 uprising.

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