By Admin 
Bangladesh sheikh hasina: The tremendous public propagation led by students in Bangladesh last year changed the direction of Bangladesh’s politics. The voices raised against corruption, unemployment and rivalry took the form of a mass movement and finally the Awami League government fell. After this, 77 -year -old Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina had to leave the country and she came to India to take refuge.
The National Bureau of Bangladesh Police (NCB) has requested to issue a red corner notice against Sheikh Hasina and 11 others from Interpol on 19 April. This request has been made on the basis of arrest warrant issued by Bangladesh’s International Crime Tribunal (ICT). These people have been facing serious allegations of crime and genocide against humanity, allegedly occurred during the tenure of Sheikh Hasina.
What does red corner notice do?
The red corner notice is not a arrest warrant, but a request sent to the member countries on behalf of Interpol is that the person should be detected. He should be temporarily arrested, so that he can be assigned for extradition. Member countries are not legally bound to take action on this notice, it completely depends on their domestic laws and political intention.
India’s role is very important
India’s role becomes very important in this situation. There is an extradition treaty between India and Bangladesh, but this does not mean that India will have to hand over to Sheikh Hasina. India will first have to see whether the allegations are of political nature or not. If India feels that the action taken against Sheikh Hasina is inspired by the spirit of political revenge, then it can deny extradition.
India and Sheikh Hasina’s close relationship
Apart from this, the relations between India and Sheikh Hasina have been historically very close. There has been a significant partnership between India and Bangladesh about security cooperation, border management and regional stability under Hasina’s rule. In such a situation, it is not only a legal issue for India, but also a very sensitive diplomatic subject.
Arrest warrant against Sheikh Hasina and many former ministers
On August 8, when the interim government of Bangladesh was formed, Nobel winner Dr. Muhammad Yunus was appointed as the Chief Advisor. A few weeks after the formation of the government, ICT issued an arrest warrant against Sheikh Hasina and several former ministers. After this, in November, ICT made a formal appeal from the police to seek Interpol’s help. On January 21, the interim government made it clear that they are trying to bring Sheikh Hasina back from India. If needed, they can also ask for international intervention.