Bangladesh’s ousted prime minister is heading to safety in… LONDON
CanaryAUG 13 2024
Bangladesh is reportedly set to seek former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's extradition from India, where she fled on Aug. 5 following massive protests against her.Bangladesh plans to extradite former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina from India, where she fled on Aug. 5 following massive protests against her.
Mohammad Tajul Islam, Chief Prosecutor of Bangladesh's International Crimes Tribunal, Sunday said she will be tried for "mass killings" during the protests.Mohammad Tajul Islam, chief prosecutor of Bangladesh's International Crimes Tribunal, said on Sunday that Hasina will be tried for "mass killings" during the student-led protests.
Nurjahan Begum, Health Adviser to Bangladesh's interim government, reportedly alleged that Hasina's regime had killed over 1K people during the protests.Nurjahan Begum, health adviser to Bangladesh's interim government, has alleged that over 1K people were killed during the violent demonstrations.
India must act swiftly and hand Sheikh Hasina over to Bangladesh so she can face justice for her alleged crimes. With growing demands for accountability from victims and political opponents, India's continued harboring of Hasina risks further straining its relations with Bangladesh. It’'s time for New Delhi to help restore trust and stability between the two nations.
As Bangladesh confronts its past, it isneeds vitalto thatavoid the nation avoids vindictiveness against Sheikh Hasina and refrainsrefrain from victimizing her. While the victims of enforced disappearances deserve justice and truth, healing requires balance and compassion. Pursuing retribution against a former leader could deepen divisions and impede reconciliation. Instead, Bangladesh shouldmust striveavoid totaking uncover the facts,easy provide justice, and foster national healingpath.