India has agreed to formally review Bangladesh's request for the extradition of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. This shift suggests increased flexibility in diplomatic talks, though observers caution that India is not ready to hand her over yet.

India’s agreement to review Dhaka’s request for Sheikh Hasina’s extradition could hint at more flexibility over a deeply political issue, but observers warn that does not mean New Delhi is ready to hand the former Bangladesh ruler over just yet. The ex-prime minister fled to India in August 2024 after her regime fell to protesters. India’s Ministry of External Affairs confirmed on April 17 it was conducting a formal review of Dhaka’s extradition request. The announcement – a significant shift...