India has confirmed that it is examining Bangladesh's extradition request for former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who has been in self-exile since fleeing Bangladesh in August 2024.

The demand, first raised by the interim administration of Muhammad Yunus and later reiterated by the Tarique Rahman-led Bangladesh Nationalist Party government, involves complex legal and judicial processes.External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated that the request is under review, emphasizing adherence to legal frameworks.

Hasina's presence in India has strained bilateral relations, though ties improved after Rahman assumed power in 2026, marked by diplomatic engagements like Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla's attendance at his inauguration and Bangladesh's foreign minister visit to Delhi.

However, Dhaka remains upset over Hasina's public statements, including her recent announcement of plans to return to Bangladesh, where she faces a death sentence.Authorities have instructed media outlets not to publish her remarks, highlighting ongoing tensions between the two nations.