Chief adviser professor Muhammad Yunus said that Bangladesh would pursue the extradition of ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina from India.
He, however, admitted that he had no objection to her party the Awami League contesting in elections.
In an exclusive interview with The Hindu at his residence in Dhaka, Yunus spelt out his vision for ties with India and plans for reform.
His interview was released in online version of the Indian daily on Tuesday.
Professor Yunus defended his government鈥檚 record in 100 days since it was formed and called reports over the rise of radicalism and safety of the nation鈥檚 Hindus and other minorities 鈥榩ropaganda鈥�, which has led to sharp criticism from India and US president-elect Donald Trump.
