India-Bangladesh relations hit new low over exiled PM’s speech to press in Delhi
Summary
Bangladesh is upset with India for allowing the exiled former prime minister Sheikh Hasina to speak to journalists in New Delhi. Hasina, who faces a death sentence in Bangladesh, said she will return home despite the risks, worsening already tense relations between the two countries.Key Facts
- Sheikh Hasina, former prime minister of Bangladesh, fled to India in 2024 after student protests forced her out.
- Bangladesh called Hasina a "convicted genocider" and demanded India extradite her.
- Hasina spoke from India, saying she plans to return to Bangladesh in December, even though she faces a death sentence for crimes against humanity.
- Bangladesh’s government said India’s allowing her speech violated its sovereignty.
- India said it did not organize the press conference and does not support Hasina’s political views.
- Hasina’s son praised India’s treatment of her, saying she is getting full security and respect.
- After the speech, attacks damaged the home of Shakib Al Hasan, a former cricket captain and Awami League politician who attended the event.
- Bangladesh’s new government is led by Tarique Rahman and has banned Hasina’s party, accusing the previous government of misusing power.
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