Dhaka, Aug 10 (V7N) – Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has expressed hope that India will expedite the extradition process of ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who was toppled on August 5, 2024, following a student-people uprising.
The Prime Minister conveyed this expectation during a courtesy meeting with Indian High Commissioner Dinesh Trivedi at the Prime Minister's Cabinet Division Office at the Bangladesh Secretariat today, according to Prime Minister's Deputy Press Secretary Shahadat Shadhin . Bangladesh also reiterated its request to India for the return of individuals accused of involvement in the murder of Shaheed Osman Hadi .
During the meeting, important bilateral issues between the two countries were discussed . The Prime Minister stressed the need to create a "conducive" or "suitable" environment to further strengthen bilateral relations . High Commissioner Trivedi shared his experiences since arriving in Dhaka two months ago .
The meeting comes amid diplomatic strains following former Prime Minister Hasina's virtual press conference from New Delhi on August 5, where she announced plans to return to Bangladesh by December . Bangladesh had lodged a strong protest against the event, which it described as showing contempt for the country's judiciary .
Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman, Prime Minister's Foreign Affairs Adviser Humaiun Kobir, and other concerned officials were present at the meeting .
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