Bangladesh will seek the extradition of any convicted person under its extradition treaty with India once trial proceedings begin, Law Affairs Adviser Dr Asif Nazrul said on Thursday, referring to former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.

"We have an extradition treaty with India. As per the treaty, if any convicted person is residing in India, we can request their extradition. We will soon provide more details through the Law Ministry," Nazrul stated during a media briefing.

He emphasized that the government will pursue the extradition of convicted individuals, regardless of their identity, once trials commence. Sheikh Hasina, who left the country on August 5, is currently facing multiple legal cases.

Nazrul also noted that investigation and prosecution teams have already been formed, signaling visible progress in the legal processes against the former prime minister.

The briefing was attended by SHUJAN-Citizens for Good Governance Secretary Badiul Alam Majumdar and Chief Adviser’s Special Assistant Mahfuj Alam. Chief Adviser’s Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam, along with Deputy Press Secretaries Abul Kalam Azad Majumder and Apurba Jahangir, were also present.

Earlier, Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain confirmed that Sheikh Hasina has been staying in India, with the Indian government offering her shelter. "We need to consider this matter carefully," Hossain remarked on September 7, noting that not everything always adheres strictly to legal procedures.

Hossain further added that Bangladesh had not received any official information regarding Hasina’s status from India, apart from statements made by Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar following her arrival.

Sheikh Hasina’s dramatic departure from Bangladesh on August 5 came after weeks of student-led protests, which escalated into deadly nationwide unrest. Initially expected to remain in India briefly, reports suggest her attempts to seek asylum in the UK, the US, and the UAE have so far been unsuccessful, according to the BBC.