Dhaka, July 17 -- India on Friday reiterated that Bangladesh's extradition request for former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is being taken into consideration, given the legalities and judicial processes involved.

"We have received a request for extradition. This request, as we have said earlier as well, is under examination, and the request is being taken into consideration, given the legalities that are involved and the judicial processes....," Spokesperson at the Indian Ministry of External Affairs Randhir Jaiswal told reporters in New Delhi during a regular media briefing.

Regarding the return of Hasina, State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaid Islam on Thursday said the Indian government needs to demonstrate political and diplo...