State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam stated on Thursday that she perceives no shortcomings in Bangladesh's diplomatic initiatives aimed at repatriating deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina from India, emphasizing that the ongoing process is being pursued strictly through established diplomatic channels.

"I do not see any deficiency in our diplomatic efforts. The process is continuing," she told reporters at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs this afternoon.

The state minister noted that the repatriation procedure initially commenced during the interim administration and has since continued following the assumption of office by the current government after the national election.

Acknowledging the complexity of such legal procedures, she remarked, "These processes take time," and pointed out that securing the return of a convicted individual via an extradition framework or alternative legal mechanisms must adhere strictly to established protocols and international norms.

She further clarified that the matter extends beyond the sole purview of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, highlighting the active, parallel role being played by the Ministry of Home Affairs.

"It is also important to remember that this is not solely a matter for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. It is very much a matter for the Ministry of Home Affairs as well, and they are actively working on it," she said.

When asked regarding potential Indian cooperation or prevailing legal hurdles, Shama stated that any technical legal considerations would be evaluated jointly by the Ministry of Law and the Ministry of Home Affairs.

"From the perspective of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, we are carrying out the diplomatic process that is required of us. I do not see any shortcomings in that regard," she added.

Addressing recent reports concerning Sheikh Hasina’s statements regarding a potential return to Bangladesh, the state minister dismissed the comments as entirely inconsequential to the state's legal trajectory.

She recalled that a domestic tribunal had convicted Sheikh Hasina, who fled abroad following extensive acts of repression, crimes, and injustices.
"What Sheikh Hasina says or does not say is not relevant here," she stated.

Affirming that bilateral communications initiated under the previous interim setup remain active with New Delhi, the state minister stressed that the government anticipates Sheikh Hasina's return through proper legal channels to face due process at home.

She concluded by reiterating that the citizenry of Bangladesh looks forward to a transparent, fair trial on domestic soil concerning major historical allegations, including corruption, killings, and enforced disappearances.