DHAKA: Bangladesh will seek the extradition of ousted former prime minister Sheikh Hasina who was toppled in a revolution in August and fled to India, interim leader Muhammad Yunus said.

Nearly 1,500 students, workers and civilians were killed during the anti-government protests in July and August, said the country’s interim leader.

Bangladesh's Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus said on Sunday that the interim government will seek the extradition of deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina, who fled to India after the fall of her government following a mass protest movement in August.

Bangladesh’s interim leader, Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, announced Sunday that his government will pursue the extradition of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who has been in exile in India since fleeing a mass uprising in August.

Bangladesh’s interim leader and Nobel Peace laureate Muhammad Yunus said Sunday that his administration will seek the extradition of ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina from India, where has been in exile since fleeing a mass uprising in August.

Muhammad Yunus seeks extradition of Sheikh Hasina from India, promising electoral reforms and new election in Bangladesh.

Bangladesh interim govt head Muhammad Yunus addressed the nation on the completion of 100 days of his administration. He said that the govt is also investigating incidents of violence against minorities.

Bangladesh's interim government chief advisor Muhammad Yunus on Sunday said that the new regime will seek the extradition of exiled former prime minister Sheikh Hasina from India. Hasina fled to India on August 5 after protests against her regime escalated.