The interim government led by Mohammad Yunus in Bangladesh has once again sent a formal letter to India asking that former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina be handed over to Dhaka. Bangladesh High Commission based in Delhi has sent this diplomatic note to the Ministry of External Affairs of India.

This request has come at a time when on 17 November 2025, a special court in Dhaka has sentenced Sheikh Hasina to death after finding her guilty of serious crimes against humanity. This is the first official letter after the decision, in which Bangladesh has demanded India to send him back.

Left Dhaka and reached India
Last year in August 2024, Hasina’s government fell due to large-scale violence, political turmoil and protests in Bangladesh. During that time, she left Dhaka and reached India and has been living in India since then. Bangladesh is now arguing that not sending them back even after so long is an obstruction in the judicial process. Meanwhile, she has been living in India for about 15 months.

Bangladesh government claims
Bangladesh government is saying in its letter that the extradition treaty is in force between India and Bangladesh. On this basis, India should be handed over to Sheikh Hasina. Dhaka says that giving shelter in any other country to people found guilty of serious charges is against the justice system. Even before this, Bangladesh had sent a letter to India on the same issue, but no official response was received from India.

India’s reaction is still not clear
The Government of India has not made any comment this time also. Last year, even when Hasina had come to India, India had not given any formal response to Dhaka’s request. Experts believe that this matter is not only legal, but also political and strategic, because it can have a wide-ranging impact on India-Bangladesh relations.

Dhaka court’s decision
In its November 17 verdict, the special court in Dhaka had convicted Sheikh Hasina and her former home minister Asaduzzaman Khan in several serious cases. The court said that both were found to have a direct role in the illegal arrest of opposition leaders, their torture and crimes against humanity. Hasina and her party have been calling these allegations completely politically motivated.

On what basis will India take the final decision?
Legal experts believe that India will take any decision on this issue only when it is confident that his trial has been conducted in a fair manner in Bangladesh. If there are any suspicions like political retaliation or human rights violation in the case, India will not give consent to extradition, hence this matter is currently in a sensitive situation on both diplomatic and legal fronts.

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The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) of Bangladesh on Monday gave a major and historic verdict. While giving death sentence to former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, the court said that she had approved the use of excessive force to suppress the violent protests that took place across the country in the months of July and August last year. According to the tribunal, around 1,400 protesters died in the crackdown by security forces, for which the direct responsibility has been placed on Hasina.

Let us find out what are crimes against humanity, in which not only Sheikh Hasina but also Russian President Putin was found guilty.

What are crimes against humanity?

Crimes against humanity, that is, such sins which not only cause pain to people, but also shake the foundation of the entire civilization. These crimes are considered the most serious in international law. Their scope is so large that they can exist in the heat of war as well as in an environment of peace. Killing, torture, forced displacement, rape, repression, violence based on racial or political grounds against an entire population are all considered crimes against humanity.

Why did the court consider Sheikh Hasina guilty?

Many countries of the world have decided through the Rome Statute that taking action against such crimes is not the responsibility of just one country but of the entire international system. The Special International Crimes Tribunal formed in Bangladesh has yesterday declared Sheikh Hasina guilty of crimes against humanity. Following his orders, security forces used live ammunition, drones and other weapons against unarmed protesters, resulting in the loss of several lives and hundreds of injuries, the judgment said.

The court’s argument was that this action was not taken suddenly but in a planned manner, and the responsibility of stopping it was on Hasina herself. This is why he was held directly responsible for inciting violence and killing civilians.

Even Putin could not escape

On the other hand, Russian President Vladimir Putin is already facing global pressure. During the Ukraine War, Russian forces faced many serious allegations, such as torture of prisoners, targeting of civilians, forced displacement and deaths in custody, which attracted the attention of the whole world. A UN investigation team found that detainees were subjected to systematic and systematic torture, which cannot be considered a normal act of war. On this basis, the International Criminal Court initiated action against Putin, and in many cases even arrest warrants were issued.

These crimes affect the image of the country

The seriousness of crimes against humanity is not limited to the courts alone. These allegations deal a deep blow to a country’s international image, diplomatic relations and political stability. International tribunals are constantly active in trying to provide justice to the victims, in order to prove that no matter how powerful one is, no one can be above the law after such crimes.

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Sheikh hasina call: Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina ordered the shooting forces to shoot the security forces during last year’s big student protests. This claim has been made in a leaked audio call, which has been confirmed by the BBC. In this recording, Hasina can be heard giving approval for the use of deadly weapons against protesters. She says, “Wherever they meet, they will be shot.”

Kota movement became a spark of rebellion
This protest started against the reservation system in government jobs. But in a few days it turned into a fierce movement across the country. Due to this anti -people, Sheikh Hasina eventually had to be out of power. According to the UN investigation, about 1,400 people were killed in this repression, which was the most fierce political violence after the 1971 war.

Jatrabari murder- 52 killed
On August 5, the police opened indiscriminate firing after the army returns in Jatrabari area of ​​Dhaka. According to new evidence, at least 52 people died, which is more than the earlier report. After these incidents went viral on social media, the anger of the public increased further.

Case in International Tribunal
There are serious allegations against Sheikh Hasina like crime, provocation, conspiracy and genocide against humanity. She fled to India before the government fell. Dhaka has demanded extradition but India has not yet assigned them. The possibility of his return is considered very little.

203 others have also been framed by the International Criminal Tribunal (ICT), including several former police and government officials. 73 accused have also been arrested.

After the removal of Hasina, the interim administration in Bangladesh is in the hands of Nobel Peace Prize winner Mohammad Yunus. They are now preparing the country for the upcoming general elections.

Iran-Israel Confluct: There is a tense atmosphere in the Middle East over the ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel ConflC. Meanwhile, North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un condemned the Israeli attack on Iran. A spokesman for Pyongyang’s Foreign Ministry issued a statement about the attack on Iran’s citizens, nuclear and energy bases, saying that it is a crime for not forgiven against humanity. It is pushing the region towards a new broad war.

North Korea not only criticized Israel but also accused the US and European countries, saying that they are jointly partners in crime. He is giving protection to the State Sponsor Terrorist. A spokesman for the North Korean Foreign Ministry said that the US and Verson, along with Israel, are becoming cancer for the peace of the Middle East. However, the international community is monitoring the US and the West, which is constantly trying to deny the victim’s sovereignty and self -defense rights.

Trump’s rhetoric and North Korea’s counter -war warning
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Nuclear tension
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