Prime Minister Tarique Rahman to Visit India Only After Sheikh Hasina's Extradition
Summary
Bangladesh says Prime Minister Tarique Rahman will not visit India until New Delhi extradites former prime minister Sheikh Hasina. Dhaka says Hasina’s return is a condition for creating a conducive environment for the visit amid strained bilateral ties.
Key Points
- Bangladesh has linked Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s planned visit to India to the extradition of former prime minister Sheikh Hasina.
- Foreign Ministry official A.K.M. Shahidul Karim said a conducive environment must be created before the visit can take place.
- Dhaka says it has urged India to expedite the extradition of Hasina and other fugitives, while India says the request is under study.
- The government says it will pursue a 'Bangladesh First' foreign policy based on sovereignty, non-interference and mutually beneficial relations.
