{
  "id": 1519385,
  "title": "Bangladesh says PM will not visit India until Hasina is extradited",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/bangladesh-says-pm-will-not-visit-india-until-hasina-is-extradited",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-17T16:19:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "KahawaTungu",
    "slug": "kahawatungu",
    "url": "https://kahawatungu.com/bangladesh-says-pm-will-not-visit-india-until-hasina-is-extradited/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Bangladesh's Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has announced that he will not be visiting India until the Indian government extradites Sheikh Hasina, the former prime minister who fled Bangladesh during a 2024 uprising. The two nations have had a tense relationship since Hasina's government was toppled by protests, leading her to flee to neighboring India, where she remains under a death penalty conviction for crimes against humanity. Bangladesh's foreign ministry spokesman, A.K.M. Shahidul Karim, while addressing media speculation about Rahman's potential visit to India next week, emphasized the need for a conducive atmosphere for the trip. Karim requested the Indian authorities to expedite the extradition process of Hasina and other fugitives. India has acknowledged Bangladesh's extradition request is currently under review. Rahman, who assumed office in February, has thus far visited Malaysia and China, departing from the Bangladeshi norm of visiting India first upon assuming office. India's High Commissioner to Bangladesh, Dinesh Trivedi, met with Rahman last week, sparking speculation about a possible resolution. Both countries have been communicating in recent weeks about the possibility of Rahman's visit, according to Karim. However, the process has been complicated by Hasina's open media appearances, despite her status as a convicted criminal in Bangladesh. Hasina, a former pro-democracy leader whose 15-year rule was marked by increasing autocracy, has vowed to return to Bangladesh in December, even if it means serving her prison sentence. Karim also announced the government's intention to adopt a \"Bangladesh First\" foreign policy, prioritizing national sovereignty and avoiding interference, while simultaneously fostering mutually beneficial relations with India and other nations.",
  "summary": "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. The countries have had a strained relationship since deadly anti-government protests brought down Hasina’s government and prompted her to escape to neighbouring India, where she remains. [...] The post…",
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  "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."
}