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Refusal to return Hasina violation of extradition treaty: law adviser

Asif Nazrul on Sheikh Hasina's return
Former prime minister Sheikh Hasina. File photo

Law Adviser Asif Nazrul today said that if India refuses to return Sheikh Hasina, it would constitute a violation of the extradition treaty between Bangladesh and India.

"We have written a letter for extradition. If India does not extradite Sheikh Hasina, it will be a clear violation of the extradition treaty between Bangladesh and India," he said at a views-exchange meeting with reporters at the Secretariat today.

In that case, he said the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will take necessary steps to address the matter within the international community.

The foreign ministry is also making efforts and a red alert has already been issued, he added.

"We are doing everything we can. The government will continue all efforts to bring Sheikh Hasina back. If necessary, international support will be sought," said the law adviser.

Referring to the trial of the July mass killings, the adviser said a second tribunal will be formed, if needed, to expedite the trial of those involved in the massacre.

"There is no conflict between the trial of the July mass killing criminals and the upcoming elections. The trial will proceed at its own pace. We will finish the trial work as quickly as possible. If necessary, international judges will be appointed," he said.

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Refusal to return Hasina violation of extradition treaty: law adviser

Asif Nazrul on Sheikh Hasina's return
Former prime minister Sheikh Hasina. File photo

Law Adviser Asif Nazrul today said that if India refuses to return Sheikh Hasina, it would constitute a violation of the extradition treaty between Bangladesh and India.

"We have written a letter for extradition. If India does not extradite Sheikh Hasina, it will be a clear violation of the extradition treaty between Bangladesh and India," he said at a views-exchange meeting with reporters at the Secretariat today.

In that case, he said the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will take necessary steps to address the matter within the international community.

The foreign ministry is also making efforts and a red alert has already been issued, he added.

"We are doing everything we can. The government will continue all efforts to bring Sheikh Hasina back. If necessary, international support will be sought," said the law adviser.

Referring to the trial of the July mass killings, the adviser said a second tribunal will be formed, if needed, to expedite the trial of those involved in the massacre.

"There is no conflict between the trial of the July mass killing criminals and the upcoming elections. The trial will proceed at its own pace. We will finish the trial work as quickly as possible. If necessary, international judges will be appointed," he said.

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দ্রুত ন্যূনতম ঐকমত্য, তার ভিত্তিতে অতিদ্রুত নির্বাচনের প্রত্যাশা বিএনপির

বিএনপি মহাসচিব মির্জা ফখরুল ইসলাম আলমগীর বলেছেন, ‘আমরা আশা করব, খুব দ্রুত এই সংস্কারের ন্যূনতম ঐক্যমত্য তৈরি হবে। সেটার ওপর ভিত্তি করে অতিদ্রুত জাতীয় নির্বাচন অনুষ্ঠিত হবে।’

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