After Bangladesh sought the handing over of former Prime Minister and “fugitive accused” Sheikh Hasina citing a tribunal's death sentence to the Awami League leader, India on Monday said it would " engage constructively with all stakeholders".

"India has noted the verdict announced by the "International Crimes Tribunal of Bangladesh” concerning former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. As a close neighbour, India remains committed to the best interests of the people of Bangladesh, including in peace, democracy, inclusion and stability in that country. We will always engage constructively with all stakeholders to that end," read the statement by the Ministry of External Affairs ministry.

In a letter, the Bangladesh ministry cited an extradition agreement with India and said it was an “obligato

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