Dhaka:Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Md Asaduzzaman announced that the government is following legal procedures to bring ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina back to Bangladesh, referring to her as a convicted criminal.
According to United News of Bangladesh, the minister emphasized that Sheikh Hasina is considered a convict, having been sentenced by a tribunal in Bangladesh. He assured that all necessary legal steps are being taken to ensure her return, asserting, "To me, she is a criminal. She is a convict, sentenced by our tribunal."
The minister's remarks came during a workshop on 'Integrity in Judicial Proceedings' organized by Transparency International Bangladesh at a hotel in Dhaka. He reiterated that the government is proceeding with all required legal actions concerning Sheikh Hasina, without allowing emotions to interfere with the legal process.
In response to a question about the possibility of a legal battle in an Indian court, Asaduzzaman stated that the matter is for the Indian government to decide. He noted that a request has been sent to India under the extradition treaty, and if India complies, Bangladesh will proceed legally to bring her back.
Addressing concerns about Hasina's status in India, where she is reportedly staying as a state guest, the minister maintained that this does not alter Bangladesh's legal stance. He pointed out that Hasina was tried in an open court in Bangladesh, and the government has made the necessary requests to India to facilitate her extradition.