In his first comments since assuming office, Bangladeshs interim government head, Muhammad Yunus, has condemned former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasinas ongoing political statements from India as an unfriendly gesture. Yunus, speaking from his official residence in Dhaka, emphasized that Hasina should remain silent to avoid causing discomfort between the two nations until Dhaka requests her return.Yunus Demands Silence from HasinaYunus stated, If India wants to retain her until Bangladesh requests her return, she must remain silent. He made these remarks during an interview, reflecting concerns about Hasinas public statements while in India. The former Prime Minister had to resign following violent student protests in Dhaka, and her stay in India has been prolonged due to asylum rejections from several countries.Ongoing Legal Issues and Diplomatic TensionsBack in Bangladesh, murder charges have been filed against Hasina and her former cabinet members. Yunus highlighted that while Bangladesh values its relationship with India, he urged New Delhi to move past the narrative that all opposition parties are Islamist and that the country would face a situation akin to Afghanistan without Hasina.No one is comfortable with her stance in India. We want her back to face justice, Yunus commented. He criticized Hasinas statements, including her August 13 demand for investigations into recent violence, describing them as problematic and disruptive to bilateral relations.Call for Extradition and JusticeYunus stressed the interim governments commitment to seeking justice for Bangladeshis affected by Hasinas alleged actions. He asserted, She must be brought back to face trial otherwise, the people of Bangladesh will not find peace. Yunus comments align with sentiments expressed by BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, who has called for Hasinas extradition to mend Indo-Bangla relations.Sheikh Hasina must face the law for her crimes and corruption. To respect the feelings of the Bangladeshi people, India should facilitate her return, Alamgir stated.
