Since Hasina’s exit, who was New Delhi’s close ally during her 15-year rule of neighboring Bangladesh, India has been trying to build ties with the new administration that has requested her return to “face a judicial process.

A day after sending a note verbale to the Indian government to extradite former prime minister Sheikh Hasina, Bangladesh’s interim government led by Muhammad Yunus spelt out its next step if response

Ties between the South Asian neighbours, who have strong trade and cultural links, have become fraught since Hasina was ousted following violent protests against her rule and she took refuge across the border.

Bangladesh has sent a formal request to India to extradite ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. She fled to New Delhi in August amid the student-led protests that ended her 15 years in power.

Bangladesh's interim government has asked neighbouring India to extradite fugitive former prime minister Sheikh Hasina. The request was sent to the Indian government in the form of a verbal note, The Daily Star newspaper and other local media reported on Monday,

Bangladesh is awaiting a response from India regarding the extradition request for former PM Sheikh Hasina. The Foreign Affairs Ministry plans to issue a reminder if no reply is received soon. Meanwhile,