India’s cautious response to the death sentence handed to ousted Bangladesh prime minister Sheikh Hasina has sharpened focus on her whereabouts and future. While Dhaka has demanded her immediate extradition , New Delhi has avoided any direct comment, reinforcing expectations that Hasina will continue to remain in India, where she has lived since fleeing Bangladesh last year.

Hasina remains in a secured Delhi safe house

Sheikh Hasina has been living under tight protection in a concealed safe house in Delhi since 5 August 2024, when she escaped mass protests and was removed from office. Her son, Sajeeb Wazed, recently said India is treating her “like a head of state” and providing full security.

In earlier emailed replies to Hindustan Times, the 78-year-old expressed gratitude for India

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