Sheikh Hasina, the former prime minister of Bangladesh, fled to India in August 2024 amid extensive protests in Bangladesh. Since then, she has been convicted in several cases by courts in Bangladesh including a death sentence for crimes against humanity related to the July-August 2024 uprising, and lengthy prison terms for multiple corruption cases involving land allocation scandals. Following these judgments, the interim Bangladeshi government formally sent an extradition request to Indian authorities, seeking Hasina's return to face punishment. Bangladesh's Foreign Adviser Md Touhid Hossain stated on December 10, 2025, that the government would continue to engage diplomatically with India to persuade them to repatriate Hasina. However, the decision ultimately lies with the Indian government. India has confirmed it is examining the extradition request but has not committed to any course of action. Hasina and her supporters fiercely contest the convictions, labeling the tribunals as rigged and politically driven by an unelected interim government lacking democratic legitimacy. Reports suggesting Hasina might seek resettlement in a third country have been denied by Bangladeshi officials as unconfirmed media speculation. The diplomatic and legal situation remains in flux as Bangladesh pursues formal channels to secure Hasina's return amid international scrutiny and complex bilateral relations.