The Ministry of Home Affairs has sent a letter to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs requesting the repatriation of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina from India.
During an event at the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) Headquarters in Pilkhana, Dhaka, on Monday (December 23), Home Affairs Adviser Lieutenant General (Retd) Md. Jahangir Alam Chowdhury responded to a journalist's query about the matter.
When asked about bringing Sheikh Hasina back from India, he said, "I have already sent a letter to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for extradition, and the process is underway."
In response to a question about how Sheikh Hasina would be brought back, he stated, "We have an extradition treaty with India, and the repatriation will be carried out according to that treaty."
When asked about the recent influx of 60,000 Rohingyas, the Home Affairs Adviser said, "This has not occurred within the last two months, but over the past one and a half to two years, 60,000 Rohingyas have entered the country. We will not allow any more Rohingyas to enter under any circumstances."
He further explained, "The border with Myanmar is now completely under the control of the Arakan Army. The situation has changed, and the opportunity to engage in official discussions is no longer available. While unofficial communication can still take place, there are no opportunities for official talks."
"We are doing everything we can to resolve the Rohingya issue as quickly as possible," he added.
When asked about the process for Rohingya repatriation, the Home Affairs Adviser said, "I cannot provide details; you may inquire at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. They will be able to provide more information. The Chief Adviser has appointed an expert to address this matter. We are working on it and are hopeful for positive results in the future."
Regarding the issue of corruption in Rohingya border infiltration, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has suggested that it is occurring through corrupt practices. When asked if the BGB is involved in these incidents, the Home Affairs Adviser responded, "If you visit the area, you will understand the situation. There is fighting in that area, and you are aware of the situation there."