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Bangladesh has declared that Prime Minister Tarique Rahman will not travel to India unless New Delhi extradites former premier Sheikh Hasina, who fled the country during last year's uprising.
Bangladesh's government expressed outrage after India allowed exiled former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to conduct a live media briefing from New Delhi, warning the event damages efforts to normalise ties between the South Asian neighbours.
India has distanced itself from a planned virtual address by exiled Bangladesh former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, insisting a private media entity is organising the event. Bangladesh has simultaneously banned its media from covering her speech.
Bangladesh has formally asked India to clarify its position on allowing exiled former premier Sheikh Hasina to deliver a virtual speech from New Delhi, cautioning that such political activity by a fugitive could damage improving ties between the two nations.
Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin has resigned at age 76, citing a neurological condition causing occasional loss of consciousness. His departure removes a key ally of ousted PM Sheikh Hasina from the political establishment.
Bangladesh's ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has declared her intention to return home and face court proceedings despite a death sentence handed down by a war crimes tribunal, rejecting charges as politically motivated.