Bangladesh wants India to create conducive environment for PM's visit, seeks fugitive extradition

Bangladesh has formally requested India to foster an appropriate environment for a potential visit by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that Dhaka has made its position clear, emphasizing the need for conducive conditions before the visit can proceed.

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We have made our position clear on this matter. We are of the view that an appropriate environment needs to be created for this visit.

During a media briefing, Ministry of Foreign Affairs Spokesperson Shahidul Karim also revealed that Bangladesh has urged Indian authorities to expedite the extradition of fugitive criminals and those accused of killing Sharif Osman Hadi, a spokesperson for Inqilab Moncho. Dhaka seeks their return in compliance with the existing extradition treaty between the two nations.

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To this end, we have requested the Indian authorities to expedite Sheikh Hasina and other fugitive criminals.

Bangladesh and India have been engaged in discussions for several weeks regarding the possibility of Rahman's bilateral visit to India. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs affirmed Bangladesh's commitment to its "balance-first policy" in fostering bilateral relations with neighboring countries. This policy is founded on principles of sovereignty, equality, national dignity, non-interference in internal affairs, and mutual benefit.

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We reiterated that we will continue to pursue our balance-first policy to promote bilateral relations with other countries, including our neighbours, on the basis of sovereignty, equality, national dignity, non-interference in each other’s internal affairs, and mutual benefit.