Bangladesh Revokes Plan For Judges' Training Program In India Amid Bilateral Tensions

Since the ouster of Sheikh Hasina from Bangladesh as Prime Minister last year, India’s relationship with the neighbouring country has been strained. In the latest instance, the Bangladesh interim government has cancelled a planned training program for 50 judges and judicial officers in India.

The training program was decided by the Hasina regime earlier, and the latest notification from the government confirmed that the permission for the same has been revoked. The decision was informed on Sunday, noting that the move aligns with the Bangladesh Supreme Court’s directives, without providing further information.

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The fully funded programs by the Indian government were scheduled to take place from February 10 at India’s National Judicial Academy and State Judicial Academy in Madhya Pradesh. As per the plans, selected participants included district and sessions judges, additional district judges, and officers of equivalent rank.

Earlier, there were reports that the interim government in Bangladesh had demanded India extradite former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, whom New Delhi has allegedly given shelter to, following the political upheaval in Bangladesh.

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Following reports that the minorities, especially the Hindu communities, have fallen victim to violence, the Indian government has raised its concerns, asking the neighboring country to ensure their safety. The arrest of Hindu monk Chinmoy Krishna Das on sedition charges has caused protests, leading to further tensions.