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Bangladesh condemns Hasina media interaction in Delhi
Bloomberg··6 Aug
Bangladesh's foreign ministry said it was outraged that former prime minister Sheikh Hasina was allowed a live media interaction from New Delhi on August 5. Dhaka said it had warned India beforehand about bilateral impact and renewed extradition requests. India said the event was organised by a private entity with no government involvement. Hasina said she will return in December.
Prism
What It Means For You
- Anyone following South Asian diplomacy can expect sharper India-Bangladesh friction after Hasina's Delhi media appearance.
- Readers should separate India's private-organiser disclaimer from Dhaka's view that permitting the event harms ties.
- Watch extradition diplomacy: Bangladesh says repeated requests for Hasina's return remain unanswered.
What's Happening
- On August 5, Sheikh Hasina held a virtual media interaction associated with a New Delhi forum.
- Bangladesh's foreign ministry said it was outraged and that prior concerns to India were not heeded.
- India's MEA said the government had no involvement and did not endorse views expressed at the private event.
Why Dhaka Called The Delhi Event An Affront
- Hasina fled to India on August 5, 2024, after protests toppled her government; she has lived in New Delhi since.
- During the interaction she said she intended to return to Bangladesh in December despite legal risks.
- Bangladesh has sought her extradition under a 2013 treaty and objects to political activity from Indian soil.
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