Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi did not respond negatively when the issue of repatriating Sheikh Hasina was raised during a recent bilateral meeting with Bangladesh’s Cheif Advieor Professor Muhammad Yunus, according to CA's Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam.

The discussion took place on the sidelines of the BIMSTEC summit in Bangkok, held from April 2 to 4. 

Sharing the development on his verified Facebook page Saturday, Shafiqul Alam wrote, “We are confident Hasina will one day be extradited to Dhaka and we will watch the trial of the century.”

According to Alam, Modi Narendra Modi was very respectful towards Professor Muhammad Yunus. 

The Indian leader spoke highly of his work. One of the things he said in the meeting was while India had good relations with Sheikh Hasina, "We saw her disrespectful behaviour towards you. But we continued to respect and honour you."

Shafiqul Alam added: "And when Professor Yunus raised the extradition of Sheikh Hasina, the response was not negative.!!" 

According to the Shafiqul Alsm's post, "Also it was quite clear, India wants to chart a new course in its relationships with Bangladesh. The Indian Prime Minister told Professor Yunus several times during the meeting that India's relations is with the people of Bangladesh, not with any single party or individuals!!!"

"As Professor Yunus has said several times in recent months, we want "the best of relationships" with India. But it has to be based on fairness, equity and mutual respects!!," the CA wrote.

The meeting between Professor Yunus and Prime Minister Modi lasted around 40 minutes.

BDST: 1201 HRS, APR 06, 2025
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