With reference to the logistics of Sheikh Hasina's arrival in India, consider the following statements: 1. Sheikh Hasina arrived in India using Indian military forces. 2. The clarification was made during the Bay of Bengal Conversation. 3. Sheikh Hasina arrived in India on a Bangladeshi military aircraft. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

India's high commissioner clarifies Sheikh Hasina arrived on Bangladeshi military aircraft, not Indian forces

GS2Polity · Governance · IR· India's bilateral relations· Prelims· 4 October 2026

Diplomatic protocol and logistics in India-Bangladesh relations: a GS2 International Relations case study.

Why in news

India's High Commissioner in Dhaka, Dinesh Trivedi, clarified that former Bangladeshi PM Sheikh Hasina arrived in India on a Bangladeshi military aircraft, not Indian forces

Background

Dinesh Trivedi, India's High Commissioner in Dhaka, made the clarification during the Bay of Bengal Conversation. The event was inaugurated by Tarique Rahman. The statement addressed the logistics of Sheikh Hasina's arrival in India after the government fell in August 2024.

Facts for Prelims

PostDinesh Trivedi: India's High Commissioner in Dhaka
FactSheikh Hasina arrived in India on a Bangladeshi military aircraft
PlaceBay of Bengal Conversation: Event venue/context for the clarification
FactSheikh Hasina's government fell in August 2024

Prelims practice question

With reference to the logistics of Sheikh Hasina's arrival in India, consider the following statements:

Sheikh Hasina arrived in India using Indian military forces.
The clarification was made during the Bay of Bengal Conversation.
Sheikh Hasina arrived in India on a Bangladeshi military aircraft.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a)3 only
(b)1 and 3 only
(c)2 and 3 only
(d)1, 2 and 3

Show answer

Answer: (c) 2 and 3 only — Statements 2 and 3 are correct. Statement 1 is incorrect: She arrived on a Bangladeshi military aircraft.

For Mains

Q. Discuss the evolving dynamics of India-Bangladesh bilateral relations in the wake of the 2024 political transition in Bangladesh.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

Diplomatic protocol: Clarification of sovereign transport usage during political transitions
Legal complexity: Procedural hurdles and judicial oversight in extradition processes
Regional stability: Impact of leadership change on maritime security in the Bay of Bengal

Keywords: bilateral relations · extradition_process · sovereign transport · diplomatic protocol · regional stability

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