Bangladesh has sent a formal request to India seeking the extradition of former Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal, who has been sentenced to death for crimes against humanity committed during the July mass uprising.
The information was disclosed by State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam while speaking to reporters after a seminar at the BIISS Auditorium in the city on Monday.
"We have recently sent a letter to India requesting the return of former Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan. Separate requests have been sent for individuals who are currently absconding in India," she said.
On November 26, 2025, Bangladesh government had already sent a request to India seeking the extradition of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and Asaduzzaman Khan under the bilateral extradition framework.
When asked whether the latest communication regarding Asaduzzaman Khan constituted a second formal request, the state minister said the ministry sent another letter recently and was addressed solely to the former home minister.
"Asaduzzaman Khan is facing legal proceedings in Bangladesh and remains a fugitive. As he is an absconding accused, we have sent the necessary letter to bring him back. We have repeatedly stated that, in accordance with diplomatic protocols and the extradition treaty, Asaduzzaman Khan will be returned to Bangladesh to face justice, just as legal proceedings against Sheikh Hasina and other accused persons will continue," the state minister said.
"Whenever necessary, the Ministry of Law and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will take the required initiatives. The Foreign Ministry will continue to pursue the matter through diplomatic channels. This is an ongoing process. Those who are absconding, have been tried, or have already been convicted will be brought back so that the judgments can be enforced on the soil of Bangladesh. That is also what the people expect," she said.
Responding to a question about Bangladesh's expectations from India, the state minister said the government expects a positive response from India.
"Our government has sent the request, and we will wait. We certainly expect that India will respond positively and fulfil its responsibilities in a manner that strengthens the bilateral relationship between the two countries," she said.
Mr. Shama Obaed also said separate diplomatic requests are generally issued for each individual who has fled to India.
Asked how many such requests had been sent so far, she said Bangladesh had already forwarded letters seeking the return of those accused who are currently absconding in India.
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