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Bangladesh has made Sheikh Hasina's extradition a precondition for Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's visit to India, escalating tensions between the South Asian neighbours following the former premier's escape during last year's unrest.
Bangladesh's government expressed outrage after India allowed exiled former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to hold a live media briefing in New Delhi, warning the event undermines diplomatic efforts to strengthen regional relations.
India's government has distanced itself from a planned virtual address by Bangladesh's exiled former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, insisting a private media organisation is solely responsible. Bangladesh has simultaneously banned domestic media from covering the speech.
Bangladesh has formally asked India to clarify whether it will permit 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' recently improving relations.
Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin has resigned citing serious health concerns, specifically Autonomic Neuropathy. The development further isolates ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina ahead of her planned return.
Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin is expected to resign imminently following mounting political tensions, intelligence concerns about his communications, and government pressure to remove the last remaining constitutional holdover from before July 2024's mass uprising.
Bangladesh's exiled former PM Sheikh Hasina has declared her intention to return home and face trial despite being sentenced to death in absentia for crimes against humanity during the 2024 student protests that led to her ouster.
Bangladesh has confiscated approximately $6.2 billion in assets connected to deposed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her associates, marking a significant step in the country's efforts to recover public wealth following her departure from power.
A senior Bangladeshi official has warned that ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will be imprisoned if she returns from her current self-imposed exile in India, escalating tensions as she previously stated intentions to come back in December.