We want Hasina back through extradition: Home minister
The minister says a formal request had already been sent through diplomatic channels for her return so that she can face the cases filed against her
Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed today (21 May) said the government wants to bring back former prime minister Sheikh Hasina to Bangladesh through legal procedures under existing extradition mechanisms.
"If she wants to return, she will; we also want her back through the legal process, via the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and under the existing extradition treaty," he said while briefing the media about the country's law and order situation at the Secretariat.
The minister said a formal request had already been sent through diplomatic channels for her return so that she can face the cases filed against her.
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When asked about the broadcast of speeches by leaders of the Awami League, whose activities are currently banned, the minister said it would depend on whether any court restriction existed.
"If there is no court ban on the person's speech, then it can be [broadcast]. I do not know if there is any court ban at present. If there is a court ban, the media should follow it," he said.
Responding to another question on India's Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and the National Register of Citizens (NRC), the minister said those were India's internal matters.
"India's CAA or Assam's NRC are their own legal and administrative matters concerning their citizens. There is no scope for Bangladesh to comment on those issues," he said.
However, he added that Border Guard Bangladesh remains on high alert along the border to prevent illegal infiltration or push-ins.
The minister also said the government was committed to maintaining law and order and ensuring justice through lawful and institutional processes.
