BNP's Call for Sheikh Hasina's Extradition: A New Era in Indo-Bangla Relations

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has urged India to extradite former prime minister Sheikh Hasina to Bangladesh to mend Indo-Bangla ties. He criticized the Adani electricity deal and emphasized that BNP will not allow activities that threaten India's security. India's diplomacy towards Bangladesh was also questioned.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Dhaka | Updated: 31-08-2024 09:35 IST | Created: 31-08-2024 09:35 IST
BNP's Call for Sheikh Hasina's Extradition: A New Era in Indo-Bangla Relations
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BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has called for the extradition of former prime minister Sheikh Hasina from India, asserting it is pivotal to strengthening Indo-Bangla relations. In an interview with PTI, Alamgir emphasized that Hasina's presence in India harms bilateral ties and urged India's cooperation.

Alamgir slammed the Adani electricity deal signed during the Awami League regime, labeling it a burden on Bangladeshi citizens. He added that BNP would ensure no anti-India activities occur on Bangladeshi soil, promoting regional security.

The BNP leader also criticized India for failing to forge a direct relationship with the people of Bangladesh. He assured that BNP, if voted to power, would seek to resolve past misunderstandings and bolster diplomatic and economic ties with India.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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