India opens door to Sheikh Hasina extradition talks: a Delhi-Dhaka thaw?

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India’s agreement to review Dhaka’s request for Sheikh Hasina’s extradition could hint at more flexibility over a deeply political issue, but observers warn that does not mean New Delhi is ready to hand the former Bangladesh ruler over just yet.The ex-prime minister fled to India in August 2024 after her regime fell to protesters.India’s Ministry of External Affairs confirmed on April 17 it was conducting a formal review of Dhaka’s extradition request.The announcement – a significant shift...