The fragile diplomatic landscape between India and Bangladesh is facing severe strain after the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) in Dhaka delivered a verdict convicting former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and sentencing her to death. The interim government in Dhaka has intensified pressure on New Delhi, formally demanding the immediate extradition of Hasina, whom it labels a “mass murderer" with “blood on her hands" for alleged crimes against humanity. Citing a binding 2013 treaty and an independent UN probe detailing direct orders for lethal force on protesters, Dhaka has indicated that a refusal to hand over the former premier will be considered an “unfriendly act". Despite this, Bangladesh’s chief adviser maintains the country seeks a good relationship with India, while vowing to p

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