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Bangladesh has made former PM Sheikh Hasina's extradition a precondition for PM Tarique Rahman's visit to India, escalating tensions between the neighbouring nations over the fugitive leader.
Bangladesh has lodged a formal protest with India over allowing ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to hold a public media briefing from New Delhi, describing the decision as an affront to its sovereignty and an obstacle to improving ties.
India has clarified it played no part in organising a virtual address by Bangladesh's exiled former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, scheduled for August 5 in New Delhi. Bangladesh has banned its media from covering the speech, warning of legal consequences.
Bangladesh has formally requested that India clarify its position on allowing exiled former prime minister Sheikh Hasina to deliver a virtual address from New Delhi, cautioning that such political activity by a fugitive could jeopardise the countries' rebuilding relationship.
Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin has resigned due to a serious neurological condition, marking another significant shift in the country's turbulent political landscape and weakening the position of ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin appears set to resign as political tensions intensify following former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's announcement of plans to return from Indian exile in December.
Bangladesh's ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has declared her intention to return home and face court proceedings, even as she confronts a death sentence from the war crimes tribunal. The 78-year-old maintains her conviction stems from political motivation.
Bangladesh's ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina faces incarceration if she returns from self-imposed exile in India, a senior government official warned Monday, casting doubt on her stated December return.