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Hasina's Extradition Raised, No Decision Yet: Foreign Adviser
Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain stated on Tuesday that Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus had raised the extradition issue of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, but emphasized that no final decision had been made.
When asked for further details, the Adviser declined to provide more information at this time.
Speaking to reporters at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Adviser Hossain mentioned that the future of bilateral relations depends on both countries progressing together. “We need to move forward in our relationship collectively,” he said.
Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, following a meeting between Prof Yunus and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, told reporters in Bangkok that Prime Minister Modi had urged both sides to avoid rhetoric that could undermine the relationship.
Responding to questions on the issue, Hossain agreed with Modi’s sentiment, acknowledging similar challenges from the Indian side.
Regarding the Teesta River Management Project with China, Hossain clarified that Bangladesh remains open to both India and China, and will carefully assess where its interests are best protected.
Prime Minister Modi, during his first bilateral meeting with Prof Yunus at the 6th BIMSTEC Summit, reaffirmed India’s support for a "democratic, stable, peaceful, progressive, and inclusive" Bangladesh.
On the upcoming elections, Hossain confirmed that the government is committed to handing over power to an elected political leadership following the elections, and added that Bangladesh’s international partners frequently discuss electoral matters with the government.
On the issue of Rohingya repatriation, Hossain mentioned that Myanmar had agreed that 180,000 Rohingyas were fit to return, but noted that their return is not imminent due to the ongoing situation in Rakhine State.
Overall, Hossain expressed satisfaction with the outcomes of both the recent China visit and the BIMSTEC Summit, stating that they largely met Bangladesh's expectations.