With reference to the extradition request of Sheikh Hasina, consider the following statements: 1. The extradition request is to face a death sentence for crimes against humanity. 2. The current Bangladesh government is led by Sheikh Hasina. 3. Sheikh Hasina was found guilty by the International Crimes Tribunal in November 2025. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Bangladesh requests extradition of Sheikh Hasina from India to face death sentence

GS2Polity · Governance · IR· India's bilateral relations· Prelims + Mains· 12 November 2026

Extradition and judicial cooperation: a GS2 case study on regional political stability and accountability.

Why in news

Bangladesh has requested the extradition of Sheikh Hasina from India to face a death sentence for crimes against humanity following her conviction by the International Crimes Tribunal.

Background

The International Crimes Tribunal found Sheikh Hasina guilty in November 2025 for instigating atrocities during the 2024 uprising. The current government under Tarique Rahman is seeking her return to India to ensure accountability for systematic repression.

Facts for Prelims

BodyInternational Crimes Tribunal: The body that found Sheikh Hasina guilty in November 2025.
FactTarique Rahman: The leader of the current Bangladesh government seeking the extradition.

Prelims practice question

With reference to the extradition request of Sheikh Hasina, consider the following statements:

The extradition request is to face a death sentence for crimes against humanity.
The current Bangladesh government is led by Sheikh Hasina.
Sheikh Hasina was found guilty by the International Crimes Tribunal in November 2025.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

Show answer

Answer: (c) 1 and 3 only — Statements 1 and 3 are correct. Statement 2 is incorrect: The current government is under Tarique Rahman.

For Mains

Q. Discuss the implications of extradition treaties and judicial cooperation between India and Bangladesh in the context of regional political stability.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

Diplomatic friction: Balancing bilateral security cooperation with the legal complexities of extraditing high-profile political figures.
Judicial sovereignty: Conflict between domestic criminal proceedings and international human rights standards regarding death sentences.

Keywords: extradition · judicial cooperation · accountability · bilateral relations · sovereignty

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