Former prime minister Sheikh Hasina is currently in India and will remain there, Randhir Jaiswal, spokesperson for the Indian Ministry of External Affairs, said on Thursday.
There has been ongoing speculation about whether Sheikh Hasina is in India or has gone to another country.
Some Bangladeshi media reported that she had traveled to the United Arab Emirates, while others claimed that the Indian government had issued her a travel document.
Journalists raised this question during a media briefing to clarify her whereabouts.
In response, the spokesperson for the Indian Ministry of External Affairs said: "It was previously communicated that the former prime minister came to India on short notice due to security concerns and she continues to be (remain here)."
Several questions were asked about the recent situation in Bangladesh on Thursday.
The International Crimes Tribunal of Bangladesh has issued arrest warrants against the former prime minister Sheikh Hasina, Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader, and 45 others.
They have been ordered to appear before the tribunal by November 18.
When asked about India’s stance on this matter, Randhir Jaiswal said that they have seen the reports but chose not to provide further comments.
Questions were also raised about India’s reaction to the interim government's decision to cancel eight national holidays, including the historic March 7 and March 17 celebrations.
The spokesperson declined to comment on this as well.
Since Sheikh Hasina's departure from the country, India's visa process for Bangladeshis has not yet returned to normal.
When asked about the possibility of visa processes resuming normalcy, Randhir Jaiswal mentioned that limited visas are being issued for urgent needs and medical purposes.
If law and order situation improve and the situation becomes favorable, visa processing will also improve.
Jaiswal further added that India had previously issued a statement condemning attacks on minorities, including Hindus, and the vandalism of Durga Puja pandals. At that time, Bangladesh's interim government had assured the protection of minorities, and they need to fulfill that promise.
