Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:04pm on 10 Feb 2026,Tuesday India Global
Bangladesh's opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), frontrunner in February 12 elections, demands former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's extradition from India while simultaneously promoting cooperative neighbor relations. Hasina has resided in India since August 2024 after mass protests forced her resignation; Bangladesh convicted her in absentia for crimes against humanity, sentencing her to death. BNP's manifesto adopts "Bangladesh First" philosophy, calling for equality-based ties with neighbors and addressing India-related issues: fair water sharing from transboundary rivers and preventing border killings. The party promises minority protection, including increased Hindu welfare funding. India hasn't committed to extradition, citing legal processes and treaty provisions allowing refusal for political offenses and death penalty cases. (PC: X)
