DHAKA, Nov 21, 2024 (BSS) - Bangladesh is likely to discuss the extradition of ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina during the upcoming Bangladesh-India Foreign Office Consultation (FOC)scheduled for early December in Dhaka. “There is scope for discussion on the matter,” Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Taufique Hasan said during a weekly media briefing at the ministry today. In this connection, Hasan said that the foreign ministry has yet to receive any official directive to begin Sheikh Hasina’s extradition process. Responding to questions about Indian visas, Hasan said the Indian visa center is operational but is currently prioritizing medical and student visa applications. Regarding direct air travel between Dhaka and Karachi (Pakistan), Hasan informed that Pakistan had submitted a request for resuming connectivity.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha November 21, 2024 19:44 UTC