As Bangladesh’s National Security Advisor Khalilur Rahman arrived in New Delhi on Tuesday (November 18, 2025), and Dhaka prepares a ‘note verbale’, the Indian government is considering its response to Bangladesh’s demand for the extradition of its former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.

During his visit to Delhi, Mr. Rahman is expected to meet with NSA Ajit Doval and attend the Colombo Security Conclave, which includes India, Sri Lanka, Maldives, Mauritius, and Bangladesh.

Officials and experts are clear that Ms. Hasina — who has lived in New Delhi since last August — is and will remain an “honoured guest”. However, they also point out that according to the India-Bangladesh mutual extradition treaty signed in 2013, there are many steps yet to be followed by the administration of Chief Exec

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