Bangladesh’s Law Minister Md Asaduzzaman on Sunday (November 8, 2026) described ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina as a “convicted criminal” and said Dhaka has requested India to extradite her, according to local media reports.
Hasina but has not announced any decision on handing her over. Hasina had been allowed to engage with the media.
The Ministry of External Affairs has said the requests are being examined as part of its established processes. The interaction drew a sharp reaction from Dhaka, whose Foreign Ministry said it was “outraged” that Ms.
India has previously acknowledged receiving Bangladesh’s extradition requests for Ms.
Responding to questions from journalists after inaugurating a training workshop in Dhaka, Mr. Hasina back from India and would follow due process. “To me, she is a criminal. A criminal convicted by our tribunal. Asked about bringing Ms. “Although the Law Ministry is not directly involved in this matter, the Ministry of Home Affairs is concerned, as it relates to the extradition treaty with India. The matter will be dealt with in accordance with the law, leaving no room for emotions. We have requested her repatriation under the treaty and through due process,” Mr. Asaduzzaman was quoted as saying by the state-run BSS news agency. Bdnews24 also quoted Mr. Asaduzzaman as saying: “That is a matter for the Indian government. We have made requests to them under the extradition treaty.
Asaduzzaman said the government was taking all necessary legal steps to bring Ms. To us, this is her identity,” he said, according to a report on bdnews24 website. Hasina back to Bangladesh, the Law Minister said the government would act in accordance with the law and would not be guided by emotion. Earlier reporting noted: ‘Sheikh Hasina is convicted criminal’: Bangladesh law minister sends extradition request to India Bangladesh says it has requested Hasina’s extradition from India, with law minister calling her a “convicted criminal” Earlier reporting noted: Bangladesh has formally sought the extradition of ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina from India, with law minister Md Asaduzzaman on Sunday describing her as a “convicted criminal” and saying Dhaka would pursue her return through legal channels. Earlier reporting noted: Speaking to reporters after inaugurating a training workshop in Dhaka, Asaduzzaman said the government was taking all necessary legal steps to bring Hasina back and would follow due process.
