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Bangladesh outraged over Hasina media event in India
The Hindu··6 Aug
Bangladesh's foreign ministry said it was outraged that former prime minister Sheikh Hasina held a live media interaction from India on August 5. Dhaka said it had warned India about bilateral impact and renewed extradition requests under the 2013 treaty. Hasina joined the Foreign Correspondents' Club of South Asia format virtually while living in India since 2024.
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What It Means For You
- India-Bangladesh watchers can expect sharper diplomatic language after Hasina's August 5 media interaction.
- Readers can note Dhaka says repeated extradition requests under the 2013 treaty remain unanswered.
- Anyone following regional security can link the same evening to the attack on Shakib's Magura home.
What's Happening
- Bangladesh's foreign ministry said it was outraged that Sheikh Hasina held a live media interaction from India.
- The August 5 event was linked to the Foreign Correspondents' Club of South Asia in New Delhi.
- Dhaka said it had warned India beforehand about bilateral fallout and renewed extradition demands.
Why Dhaka Calls The Delhi Interaction An Affront
- Hasina has lived in India since August 5, 2024, after protests toppled her government.
- A Dhaka tribunal sentenced her to death in absentia over the 2024 protest crackdown; she denies the charges.
- India has said the interaction was organised by a private entity without government involvement.
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