India denies role in ex-Bangladesh PM Hasina speech event
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India denied any government role in a planned speech by exiled Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Bangladesh had sought clarification from New Delhi regarding support for the event.
The Indian Ministry of External Affairs stated it had no role in a private media event involving former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.2 Bangladesh sought clarification from India regarding its support for the planned speech event.2,1 Sheikh Hasina resigned in August 2024 and has been living in Delhi since then.2
Hasina faces a death sentence in Bangladesh for crimes against humanity.2 Dhaka warned New Delhi that giving a political platform to Hasina could harm improving India-Bangladesh ties.1 The planned speech is organized by a private media entity, according to the Indian government.2
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