India, Nov. 26 -- India on Wednesday acknowledged that it has received Bangladesh's request for the extradition of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, confirming that the matter is currently under examination through judicial and internal legal processes.

At a weekly media briefing, External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said India remains committed to the "best interests of the people of Bangladesh," emphasizing peace, democracy, inclusion, and stability as guiding principles in its engagement.

Dhaka first made the extradition request in December. He followed up again this month after the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) sentenced Hasina to death on charges of crimes against humanity linked to the July 2024 demonstr...