Bangladesh’s interim administration has renewed its call for India to extradite former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, citing new findings from a BBC investigation that allegedly confirm her involvement in state-orchestrated killings.
Shafiqul Alam, press secretary to the chief adviser, posted a statement on Facebook on Wednesday, questioning India’s continued decision to provide refuge to Hasina.
Calls for Conscience Over Politics
“This stance is no longer acceptable,” Alam wrote. “Regional friendship, strategic interest, or political legacy cannot be an excuse for the planned killing of civilians.”
Hasina fled the country following a widespread student-led uprising in July last year. She has remained in India since.
Alam accused her of directly authorizing state-sponsored violence, referring to an investigation conducted by BBC’s Investigation Unit.
He hailed the outlet’s findings as conclusive, emphasizing their “forensic-level” of detail. The BBC’s involvement, he argued, gives the allegations significant new weight.
“When the BBC, with its global credibility and investigative resources, validates these allegations, the issue takes on a different meaning,” he said.
Forensic Evidence Cited
The press secretary claimed that a leaked audio clip, verified by “world-class forensic experts,” showed the attacks were neither spontaneous nor isolated, but deliberately executed.
“This was not an accident. It was premeditated,” he said.
He called on India to reflect on the implications of sheltering someone allegedly involved in orchestrating mass violence.
“We want India to understand the importance of the moment and show respect to the judiciary, the rule of law, and democratic values of our country,” Alam said.
Government Seeks Justice, Extradition
Bangladesh’s interim government has been asking India to return Hasina for trial since it took charge last August. But according to Alam, the victims are tired of waiting.
He believes the delays are dangerous, making people lose confidence in the law itself. His final point was simple: “No leader, no matter how powerful, is above the law.”
On India’s side, there has only been silence. New Delhi has yet to respond to the latest demand and has also avoided making any public statements about the BBC investigation.
