Dhaka, Jan. 21 -- Law Adviser Dr Asif Nazrul has said that if India refuses to return Sheikh Hasina, it would constitute a violation of the extradition treaty between Bangladesh and India.

"We have written a letter for extradition. If India does not extradite Sheikh Hasina, it will be a clear violation of the extradition treaty between Bangladesh and India," he said at a views-exchange meeting with reporters at the Secretariat on Tuesday.

In that case, he said, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will take necessary steps to address the matter within the international community.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is also making efforts and a red alert has already been issued, he added.

"We are doing everything we can. The government will con...