📷 Image: Hindustan Times (via NewsData)
International
Indian Envoy Shelters Former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina Amid Political Crisis
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 04 Oct 2026, 09:47 AM
👁 9
An Indian diplomat confirmed that the country offered shelter to former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina after her government collapsed in August 2024.
An Indian diplomat has stated that India provided shelter to former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina after she fled Dhaka following the collapse of her government in August 2024. The envoy said that it was a duty to offer refuge, noting that Hasina was still the sitting prime minister at the time of her departure.
Hasina, who has been living in India since the political upheaval, reportedly sought protection after the sudden fall of her administration. The Indian government’s decision to host her aligns with diplomatic protocols for political refugees.
The statement by the envoy underscores India’s role in regional stability and its willingness to support leaders in distress. No further details have been released about the duration or conditions of her stay.
The move has drawn attention from both Indian and Bangladeshi media, highlighting the complex relationship between the two neighboring countries amid shifting political landscapes.
Hasina, who has been living in India since the political upheaval, reportedly sought protection after the sudden fall of her administration. The Indian government’s decision to host her aligns with diplomatic protocols for political refugees.
The statement by the envoy underscores India’s role in regional stability and its willingness to support leaders in distress. No further details have been released about the duration or conditions of her stay.
The move has drawn attention from both Indian and Bangladeshi media, highlighting the complex relationship between the two neighboring countries amid shifting political landscapes.