Bangladesh has expressed strong anger over ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina’s remarks to journalists in New Delhi, saying India allowed a political platform for a “convicted genocidaire.” In a statement issued Wednesday night, Bangladesh’s foreign ministry renewed its demand that Hasina be extradited. The report, published on August 7, said the episode has added fresh tension to already strained Bangladesh-India relations.

The ministry said Hasina and her associates made hostile remarks against Bangladesh and its people, and described such comments from Indian soil as an affront to Bangladesh’s sovereignty. India said it had no role in organizing the press conference and would not support political statements made there. Hasina, 78, addressed the event through an audio link during a programme marking the second anniversary of the 2024 student-led movement.

Hasina said she intends to return to Bangladesh in December despite possible imprisonment or death. She called the criminal cases against her politically motivated and accused the new government of mismanagement and repression. Former national cricket captain Shakib Al Hasan attended the event; hours later, unidentified attackers threw petrol bombs at and vandalized his home in Bangladesh. Police said no one was injured.