New Delhi: Amid Dhaka’s call for the extradition of ousted Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, her son Sajeeb Wazed on Thursday said he is “eternally grateful” to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for ensuring her safety and "saving my mother’s life."

This comes after Sheikh Hasina was sentenced to death in absentia by the country’s International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) in Dhaka for alleged crimes against humanity related to a violent crackdown during student-led protests last year. Bangladesh’s interim government has cited the India–Bangladesh Extradition Treaty (2013) to request her return following an arrest warrant issued by the ICT for “crimes against humanity.”

Speaking to IANS, Sajeeb Wazed reiterated his appreciation for India’s support.

“I am eternally grateful to PM Modi. He h

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