Although communication between the two countries continues over preparations for a visit to Delhi this month at the invitation of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the date has not been finalized yet.

In a briefing at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Sunday (August 16), spokesperson and Additional Foreign Secretary of the Public Diplomacy sub-division AKM Shahidul said that before Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's visit to India, Dhaka has sent a message to Delhi with three conditions:

1. Extradition of Sheikh Hasina – the return of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who is fugitive in India
2. Extradition of the accused in the Osman Hadi murder case – handing over those involved in this killing
3. Creating a favourable environment for the extradition of other fugitive accused

The Foreign Secretary said Bangladesh is waiting for a favourable environment to be created for fulfilling these conditions. Once the conditions are met, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman will visit India.

Amid speculation about the Prime Minister's India visit, this tough stance by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has added a new dimension to diplomatic circles.