Bangladesh and Thai Extradition Treaty

Article I – Obligation to Extradite.

Each Contracting State agrees to extradite individuals. Those who are located in its territory.Those persons who are sought for investigation, charged or convicted. Likewise whose sought for sentence execution in relation to an extraditable offense. Likewise as determined by competent authorities. Those including police and prosecutors. These are provided the offense is recognized under the Treaty and domestic law allows such extradition. If the offense occurred outside the Requesting State, extradition is still permissible if the Requested State’s laws would allow prosecution under similar conditions.

Article II – Extraditable Offences

Extradition is applicable where. The offense is punishable by imprisonment exceeding one year in both States. At least six months of the sentence remain if already convicted. Likewise attempt, conspiracy and aiding. Likewise abetting is also covered if punishable similarly. The name pr classification of the offense is immaterial. This if the underlying conduct is criminal in both States. Additional lesser offenses may be included if extradition is granted for a primary offense.

Article III – Political and Military Offenses.

Extradition is prohibited for: Political or politically motivated offenses, Offenses of a purely military nature. However, violent offenses against a Head of State or their family members are not considered political.

Article IV – Jurisdiction of the Requested State.

Extradition may be refused if the offense occurred wholly or partly in the Requested State. In such cases, the Requested State should prosecute domestically.

Article V – Double Jeopardy Extradition is barred if:

The individual was already tried and convicted or acquitted for the same offense. It may be refused if domestic proceedings are ongoing for the same offense. Refusal to prosecute previously does not preclude extradition.

Article VI – Statute of Limitations

Extradition is denied if the offense is time-barred under the Requesting State’s laws.

Article VII – Nationality Extradition of nationals is not obligatory.

If denied, the Requested State must consider prosecuting domestically upon request, provided jurisdiction exists. The Requesting State must supply all necessary materials free of charge.

Article VIII – Procedure and Documentation

Extradition requests must be submitted diplomatically and include: Identity and location of the person, Details of the offense and applicable law, Arrest warrant or conviction documentation, Translations into the Requested State’s official language, Documents via diplomatic channels are deemed authentic.

Article IX – Provisional Arrest

Urgent arrest requests may be made directly or via Interpol, including: Identity, offense details, confirmation of warrant/conviction, and assurance of a forthcoming formal request. The Requested State must notify the outcome promptly.

Article X – Decision and Surrender

The Requested State must communicate its decision promptly. Denials must be reasoned. If granted, the person must be surrendered within the legal timeframe, or they may be released and future extradition may be refused.

Article XI – Deferred Surrender

Surrender may be postponed if the individual is being tried or serving a sentence for another offense in the Requested State.

Article XII – Competing Requests

Where multiple extradition requests exist, the Requested State shall decide based on: Where the offense occurred, Severity of penalties, Order of requests, Nationality of the accused, Possibility of re-extradition.

Article XIII – Rule of Specialty

Extradited persons may only be tried for the offenses for which extradition was granted unless: They return voluntarily, They fail to depart within 45 days after release, The Requested State consents to further prosecution. Exceptions include offenses committed post-extradition. Likewise modified charges based on the same facts, with equal or lesser penalties.

Article XIV – Simplified Extradition

Extradition may be granted without formal procedures. This if the person consents voluntarily and in writing after being informed of their rights.

Article XV – Transfer of Property

Items connected to the offense (evidence or proceeds) may be transferred even if extradition is incomplete. The Requested State may retain or temporarily return such items. Third-party rights are protected.

Article XVI – Transit

Either State may authorize transit of an extradited person through its territory. No authorization is needed for uninterrupted flights unless unscheduled landings occur (in which case, detention for up to 96 hours is allowed).

Article XVII – Costs and Legal Representation

The Requested State bears costs incurred on its territory and legally represents the Requesting State in related proceedings. No financial claims shall be made against the Requesting State.

Article XVIII – Temporal Scope

This Treaty applies to offenses committed before or after its entry into force.

Article XIX – Ratification and Entry into Force

The Treaty is subject to ratification and enters into force upon exchange of ratified instruments in Bangkok.

Article XX – Termination

Either State may terminate the Treaty with six months’ written notice. Termination does not affect pending proceedings.