Dhaka, Nov. 26 -- India on Wednesday said it has received a request from Bangladesh for the extradition of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, stating that the request is being examined.

"Yes, we have received the request and this request is being examined," Indian Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal told reporters while responding to a question at a regular briefing in New Delhi.

He said they, as part of ongoing judicial and internal legal processes, remain committed to the best interests of the people of Bangladesh, including in 'peace, democracy, inclusion and stability' in that country.

The MEA spokesperson reiterated that they will always engage 'constructively' with all stakeholders to that end.

Earlier, F...