New Delhi: Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has been living in India since her ouster on August 5 last year. She stays in New Delhi on a residence permit, which gives her legal cover for a long-term security. Dhaka has asked for her extradition after its International Crimes Tribunal sentenced her to death on November 17 for “violent suppression of student protests”. India has responded to the request, and her stay continues without a defined end date.

Her arrival in India followed the sudden collapse of her government. Dhaka witnessed large student-led protests that grew across universities and city streets. Offices shut down in several districts, and state institutions struggled to function. The pressure on her administration reached a point where resignation became unavo

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