Expert Calls for Diplomatic Resolution on Sheikh Hasinas Situation
Dr. Wail Awad emphasizes the need for diplomatic dialogue regarding Sheikh Hasinas status in India.
New Delhi, November 10 (Daily Kiran) : Foreign affairs expert Dr. Wail Awad recently discussed the sensitive situation surrounding former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina during an exclusive interview with IANS. He highlighted the complexities of her presence in India, labeling it a highly sensitive issue.
Dr. Awad pointed out that there exists a form of understanding between India and Bangladesh, which includes some arrangements related to extradition. However, he stressed that this does not imply that India should send Sheikh Hasina back to Bangladesh, especially since she has committed no crime on Indian soil.
He noted that Hasina is seeking a pardon and a passport. Some have raised concerns that obtaining a passport would enable her to return to her country, but the Bangladeshi government has yet to grant her the necessary permissions to leave. Consequently, her travel prospects appear bleak at this time.
In Dr. Awad’s view, Sheikh Hasina remains effectively stranded in India and is currently unable to travel. Furthermore, he cautioned against interpreting India’s policy towards Bangladesh as a means to pressure India or to scapegoat Hasina in the context of their long-standing bilateral relations.
The expert emphasized that the relationship between India and Bangladesh is rooted in historical ties, strategic interests, and deep people-to-people connections. Therefore, he argued that resolving such sensitive matters should be approached through legal processes, diplomatic discussions, and mutual respect between the two nations.
