Highlights
- India will extradite former Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal, sentenced to death for crimes against humanity.
- Information confirmed by the Press Secretary of the Principal Adviser.
- Extradition is possible under the 2013 Bangladesh-India agreement.
- Some officials, including the Foreign Adviser, have not confirmed the process in writing.
India is expected to extradite former Bangladeshi Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal, who was sentenced to death in July for crimes against humanity. The information was shared by Shafiqul Alam, Press Secretary to the Principal Adviser, who said he shared the information knowingly.
Extradition Agreement
According to the 2013 extradition treaty, both Bangladesh and India can exchange fugitives. However, certain clauses in the treaty make the process more complex.
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Official Statements
While the Principal Adviser’s Press Secretary expressed confidence about Kamal’s extradition, the Foreign Adviser mentioned there is no written confirmation regarding the matter.
Shafiqul Alam said in a Facebook post:
“গত ১৫ বছরে গুম খুনের মতো ভয়ংকর অপরাধের হোতা ছিলেন কামাল।”
Translation: “Kamal was responsible for heinous crimes such as enforced disappearances over the past 15 years.”
Expert Opinion
Former diplomat Mahfuzur Rahman believes there is a strong possibility of Kamal’s extradition to Bangladesh. However, he noted that bringing back other high-profile fugitives like Sheikh Hasina would be more difficult.
Source: Ekattor TV
