‘For travel, you need a travel document’: Indian MEA spokesperson on Hasina’s extradition
The Daily Star (National) · ১০ নভে, ২০২৬
India's Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson stated that the potential extradition of ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina remains a legal matter handled through appropriate processes. A UK-based legal advisory firm previously requested new travel documents for Hasina, though Dhaka questioned the firm's authorization. This development highlights ongoing diplomatic discussions regarding Hasina's legal status and presence in India following her departure from Bangladesh.
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- India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal today said the extradition of Bangladesh’s ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina was a legal matter that would be addressed through the appropriate legal process.
- “And obviously, for travel of people, you need a travel document,” he said in response to a question about Hasina's extradition.
- The remarks came amid questions over a request by UK-based legal advisory firm Matrix Chambers, which wrote to the Bangladesh High Commission on November 9 seeking a new passport and NID for Hasina.
At a glance
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What
India's MEA spokesperson addressed questions regarding the extradition and travel documents of ousted Bangladeshi prime minister Sheikh Hasina.
Who
Randhir Jaiswal, Sheikh Hasina, Matrix Chambers, Md Saidur Rahman, International Crimes Tribunal (ICT)
When
November 9
Where
New Delhi
Key figures
November 9
Month of letter
2024
Year of departure
2025
Year of sentence
December 2024
Month of extradition request
বিসিএস ও ভর্তি পরীক্ষা তথ্য ছক (Exam Fact Sheet)
হাই-ইল্ড ডেটাপ্রিলিমিনারি নৈর্ব্যক্তিক ও লিখিত রচনায় কোটেশনযোগ্য সুনির্দিষ্ট পরিসংখ্যান
| ধরন | তথ্য | প্রতিবেদনের যে বাক্য থেকে নেওয়া |
|---|---|---|
Date | November 9 | “The remarks came amid questions over a request by UK-based legal advisory firm Matrix Chambers, which wrote to the Bangladesh High Commission on November 9 seeking a new passport and NID for Hasina.” |
Date | August 2024 | “Hasina has been staying in India since fleeing Bangladesh during the mass uprising in August 2024.” |
Date | November 2025 | “In November 2025, she was sentenced to death in absentia by the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) for crimes against humanity.” |
Date | December 2024 | “Dhaka first formally sought her extradition through a diplomatic note verbale in December 2024 and renewed the request following her conviction.” |
শব্দভাণ্ডার ও বাস্তব প্রয়োগ ছক (Vocabulary Matrix)
5টি মূল শব্দএই প্রতিবেদন থেকে বাছাই করা শব্দ: অর্থ, উচ্চারণ ও প্রতিবেদনে ব্যবহার
A formal process by which a criminal suspect held by one government is handed over to another government for trial or, if the suspect has already been tried and found guilty, to serve his or her sentence.
“India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal today said the extradition of Bangladesh’s ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina was a legal matter that would be addressed through the appropriate legal process.”
An original or official paper used as the basis, proof, or support of anything else, including any writing, book, or other instrument conveying information pertinent to such proof or support.
““And obviously, for travel of people, you need a travel document,” he said in response to a question about Hasina's extradition.”
Sameness, identicalness; the quality or fact of (several specified things) being the same.
Synonyms: individuality, selfhood, celebrity, personality
“Asked about Hasina's passport and national identity card (NID), Jaiswal advised reporters to seek clarification from the Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi.”
Someone or something that reports.
“Asked about Hasina's passport and national identity card (NID), Jaiswal advised reporters to seek clarification from the Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi.”
An official document normally used for international journeys, which proves the identity and nationality of the person for whom it was issued.
“Asked about Hasina's passport and national identity card (NID), Jaiswal advised reporters to seek clarification from the Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi.”
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IELTS Reading practice
Read the passage, then answer the questions. Every answer is in the passage.
India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal today said the extradition of Bangladesh’s ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina was a legal matter that would be addressed through the appropriate legal process.
Jaiswal was speaking at a biweekly press briefing in New Delhi.
“And obviously, for travel of people, you need a travel document,” he said in response to a question about Hasina's extradition.
Asked about Hasina's passport and national identity card (NID), Jaiswal advised reporters to seek clarification from the Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi.
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Questions 1–2: Complete the sentences. Write ONE WORD from the passage.
1.India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) _____ Randhir Jaiswal today said the extradition of Bangladesh’s ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina was a legal matter that would be addressed through the appropriate legal process.
2.“And obviously, for travel of people, you need a travel document,” he said in response to a question about Hasina's _____.
Question 3: Do the following statements agree with the passage? Choose TRUE or FALSE.
3.Asked about Hasina's passport and national identity card (NID), Jaiswal advised reporters to seek clarification from the Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi.
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