Key facts
- Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman met with Indian High Commissioner Dinesh Trivedi.
- Rahman called for a "conducive environment" to boost ties between Bangladesh and India.
- Dhaka requested India expedite the extradition of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
- Hasina is living in India following her ouster and a death sentence in Bangladesh.
- India is reviewing the extradition request through its legal and judicial processes.
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman of Bangladesh met with the new Indian High Commissioner, Dinesh Trivedi, to discuss bilateral relations. Rahman emphasized the necessity of fostering a "conducive environment" to enhance ties between the two neighboring countries. This meeting comes as Dhaka continues to press New Delhi for the extradition of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who has been residing in India since her government's fall and faces legal proceedings, including a death sentence, in Bangladesh.
Rahman's administration has been working to stabilize relations with India since taking office. The Prime Minister's Office stated that Rahman "emphasized the need to create a conducive environment to further advance the bilateral relations between the two countries." The call for Hasina's extradition was reiterated during the meeting.