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Bangladesh PM's India Visit Conditional on Hasina's Extradition
Bangladesh officials state that Tarique Rahman's planned visit to India hinges on the extradition of Sheikh Hasina.
Officials from Bangladesh and India are discussing a potential visit by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman to India, according to reports. However, the visit is conditional on the extradition of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who has been residing in India since leaving Bangladesh amid political turmoil.
The relationship between India and Bangladesh has been strained following the protests that led to the downfall of Hasina's government. The Bangladesh government has articulated that the current situation requires a 'propitious environment' to move forward with any diplomatic engagements.
Bangladesh's Foreign Ministry indicated that the ongoing negotiations have been complicated by Hasina’s media interactions, which they claim have vitiated the process of reconciliation between the two nations.