Relations between the two countries must be advanced through dialogue on the basis of equality: Home Minister

He made this call on Monday (August 10) when Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Dinesh Trivedi visited him at his office at the Ministry of Home Affairs in the Bangladesh Secretariat.

During the meeting, fruitful discussions were held on various issues related to bilateral relations and mutual interests between the two countries. High Commissioner Dinesh Trivedi expressed commitment to advancing bilateral relations, saying, 'We do not just share geographical borders, we also share dreams of prosperity.' Referring to issues in democratic culture as normal, he said if there are no issues, it is not true democracy. However, overcoming all challenges, the expectation of the people of the two countries is a strong and excellent relationship, which will create a win-win environment for both sides.

At the meeting, the Home Minister requested that all fugitive criminals, including Sheikh Hasina, who are in India be sent back in accordance with the existing prisoner exchange and extradition agreement. He also mentioned the swift extradition of the accused in the martyr Osman Hadi murder case. The High Commissioner informed that India will take a decision on this after legal examination.

Senior officials of the Ministry of Home Affairs and representatives of the Indian High Commission were present at the meeting.