India finds itself in a diplomatic and strategic bind as Bangladesh formally requests the extradition of its ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who fled to India during political unrest in August 2024. Accused of crimes against humanity, Hasina’s extradition poses a complex challenge for India. Her tenure was marked by strong bilateral ties that advanced India’s economic and security interests and her removal has disrupted this equilibrium. Extraditing her could jeopardise India’s national interests, regional stability and its role as a protector of human rights.