{
  "id": 1244503,
  "title": "Bangladesh says PM will not visit India until Hasina extradited",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/16/bangladesh-says-pm-will-not-visit-india-until-hasina-extradited",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-16T09:57:15.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/world/world/2026/08/1512457/bangladesh-says-pm-will-not-visit-india-until-hasina-extradited"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Dhaka, Bangladesh announced on Sunday that Prime Minister Tarique Rahman would not visit India until Sheikh Hasina, the ex-premier who fled during a 2024 uprising, was extradited by New Delhi. The two nations have had a tense relationship since Hasina's government was toppled in violent protests and she fled to neighboring India, where she remains under a death penalty conviction for crimes against humanity. Bangladesh's Foreign Ministry official A.K.M. Shahidul Karim dismissed media reports of Rahman's potential trip to India next week, stating that a suitable atmosphere must be established for the visit. He urged Indian authorities to expedite their efforts to extradite Hasina and other fugitives. India has acknowledged Bangladesh's extradition request is under review. Rahman assumed office in February and has since traveled to Malaysia and China, deviating from the usual practice of Bangladeshi leaders visiting India on their first foreign trip. India's High Commissioner to Bangladesh, Dinesh Trivedi, met with Rahman last week, sparking speculation about a possible agreement. Both Bangladesh and India have been discussing the possibility of Rahman's visit in recent weeks. However, the process has been hindered by Hasina's continued media appearances despite her conviction as a criminal. Hasina, once a pro-democracy leader whose rule became increasingly autocratic over her 15 years in power, has announced her intention to return to Bangladesh in December, regardless of the consequences. Karim also emphasized that Bangladesh will pursue a \"Bangladesh First\" foreign policy centered on sovereignty and non-interference, while aiming for mutually beneficial relations with India and other countries.",
  "summary": "DHAKA: Bangladesh said on Sunday that Prime Minister Tarique Rahman would not visit India until New Delhi extradited Sheikh Hasina, the Bangladeshi former premier who fled during a 2024 uprising.",
  "key_points": [
    "Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman will not visit India until Sheikh Hasina is extradited.",
    "Hasina, ex-premier, fled Bangladesh during 2024 uprising and faces death penalty conviction.",
    "India reviewing extradition request; Rahman's visit faces hurdles due to Hasina's media appearances."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}