India’s Hasina dilemma: Resurgent BNP seeks extradition – what are New Delhi’s options?

 As Bangladesh’s new government, led by the BNP, takes charge of country’s affair, it has called on India for the extradition of ousted former prime minister Sheikh Hasina, who is in New Delhi. This demand presents a significant diplomatic challenge for India. Dhaka says, it seeks a relationship based on equality and mutual respect, with border security and water sharing also key issues. As Bangladesh’s new government, led by the BNP, takes charge of country’s affair, it has called on India for the extradition of ousted former prime minister Sheikh Hasina, who is in New Delhi. This demand presents a significant diplomatic challenge for India. Dhaka says, it seeks a relationship based on equality and mutual respect, with border security and water sharing also key issues.