Accepted her as she was still PM: Indian envoy on Hasina's flight

Former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina did not board an Indian aircraft or military transport to reach India, but arrived via a Bangladeshi military aircraft, according to India's High Commissioner to Bangladesh, Dinesh Trivedi. Speaking after addressing a session of the Bay of Bengal Conversation in Dhaka, Trivedi clarified that the decision to accept Hasina was not taken lightly as she was still serving as the Prime Minister of Bangladesh at that time.

The Indian envoy emphasized that the choice was made out of duty as neighbours and due to the circumstances prevailing in Bangladesh at the time. He reiterated that Indian authorities were unprepared for the situation, adding that the Indian government is not in a position to provide a timeline for the ongoing extradition process, which is being handled by the courts.

Trivedi stressed that India's relationship with Bangladesh is not influenced by Bangladesh's relationship with other nations and highlighted the importance of continuous dialogue, mutual respect, and trust between the two neighbors to resolve their bilateral issues.