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India opens door to Sheikh Hasina extradition talks: a Delhi-Dhaka thaw?

India’s agreement to review Dhaka’s request for Sheikh Hasina’s extradition could hint at more flexibility over a deeply political issue, but observers warn that does…

By Samantha Johnson / April 24, 2026
India’s agreement to review Dhaka’s request for Sheikh Hasina’s extradition could hint at more flexibility over a deeply political issue, but observers warn that does not mean New Delhi is ready to hand the former Bangladesh ruler over just yet.

The ex-prime minister fled to India in August 2024 after her regime fell to protesters.

India’s Ministry of External Affairs confirmed on April 17 it was conducting a formal review of Dhaka’s extradition request.

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The announcement – a significant shift from India’s previous non-committal stance – comes as Delhi tries to balance its legal obligations with a desire to stabilise ties with the new government in Dhaka.

India’s Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar (right) shakes hands with his Bangladeshi counterpart, Khalilur Rahman, during a meeting in New Delhi on April 8. Photo: India’s Ministry of External Affairs/AFP
India’s Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar (right) shakes hands with his Bangladeshi counterpart, Khalilur Rahman, during a meeting in New Delhi on April 8. Photo: India’s Ministry of External Affairs/AFP
On April 8, Bangladesh Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman met Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar for a series of high-level talks in Delhi.

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