Bangladesh has strongly criticised India for allowing deposed former prime minister Sheikh Hasina to address the media from New Delhi, calling it an affront to its sovereignty, renewing its extradition demand, and warning that the move could hamper efforts to reset bilateral relations.

'Affront to our sovereignty': Bangladesh slams India over Sheikh Hasina's Delhi press conference

Bangladesh has frozen assets worth $6.19 billion linked to former prime minister Sheikh Hasina, her family and 10 major business groups as part of a sweeping corruption and money laundering investigation.

Bangladesh freezes $6.19 billion linked to Sheikh Hasina, family in massive crackdown

Bangladesh confiscated assets worth 760 billion taka ($6.2 billion) linked to former prime minister Sheikh Hasina, her family and business groups amid speculation that she could return to the country later this year.

Bangladesh seizes $6.2 billion in assets linked to Sheikh Hasina amid return speculation

The remarks came after Sheikh Hasina indicated in a recent interview that she could return to Bangladesh by the end of this year.

'We will welcome her': Bangladesh PM adviser says Sheikh Hasina should return to face trial

The fresh protests come as the country is preparing for the 13th general elections on February 12, nearly 18 months after the ouster of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in a violent uprising in August 2024.

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Critics have accused the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government of pursuing a political vendetta against the former prime minister.

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Exiled former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina has refused to return to Dhaka, calling the case against her a “political assassination.” Rejecting the ICT verdict, she claimed that the death sentence was biased.

They want my 'political assassination': Hasina refuses return to Bangladesh, thanks India for continued hospitality

Dipu Chandra Das, a Hindu garment factory worker, was beaten to death after being accused of blasphemy during violent protests that erupted following the death of student leader Sharif Osman Hadi.

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PM Modi extended all possible support to Khaleda Zia, the former Prime Minister of Pakistan, who is critically ill and remains in intensive care in a hospital in Dhaka

PM Modi expresses ‘deep concern’ over Bangladesh’s ex-PM Khaleda Zia’s health, assures all possible assistance

Bangladesh has urged India to extradite former PM Sheikh Hasina after her conviction and death sentence issued in absentia. Dhaka says the issue won’t affect bilateral ties but expects swift action. India has yet to formally respond, while Bangladesh considers escalating the matter

'Adjust to new realities': Bangladesh wants India to extradite Sheikh Hasina soon, but says 'our ties...'

Zia’s only surviving child and the BNP’s acting chief, Tarique Rahman, who has lived in the UK since 2008, said he wants to be with his ailing mother, but cannot decide on his return alone amid the ongoing political turmoil in Bangladesh.

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On November 17, Bangladesh’s International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) sentenced ousted PM Hasina to death. The decision comes after finding her guilty of "crimes against humanity”.

'Request is being examined': India on Bangladesh's request for ousted PM Sheikh Hasina’s extradition

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'Affront to our sovereignty': Bangladesh slams India over Sheikh Hasina's Delhi press conference

Bangladesh freezes $6.19bn linked to Sheikh Hasina, family in massive crackdown

Bangladesh seizes $6.2 billion in assets linked to Sheikh Hasina, family

'We will welcome her': Bangladesh says Sheikh Hasina should return to face trial

Protests outside Muhammad Yunus’ Dhaka residence over pay hike; 15 injured

After death sentence, Sheikh Hasina handed 10-year imprisonment in graft cases

They want my 'political assassination': Hasina refuses return to Bangladesh

Yunus govt condemns lynching of Hindu man, says violence has no place

PM Modi expresses ‘deep concern’ over Bangladesh’s ex-PM Khaleda Zia’s health

Bangladesh wants India to extradite Sheikh Hasina soon, but says 'our ties...'

Former Bangladesh PM Khaleda Zia ‘very critical’

India is examining Bangladesh's request for ex-PM Sheikh Hasina’s extradition