Bangladesh

Pakistan’s eagerness to portray a fleeting handshake as a breakthrough comes against the backdrop of its deep diplomatic isolation following the May 2025 conflict.

No decision yet on Bangladesh players' participation in PGTI: Kapil Dev

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Sunday decided against sending its national team to India for the T20 World Cup next month citing security concerns and government advice, following IPL franchise KKR's decision to release pacer Mustafizur Rahman on BCCI's instruction.

Bangladesh bans IPL broadcasts and promotions: Mustafizur Rahman controversy and fallout explained

The fallout did not stop at broadcast restrictions. In a further escalation, the Bangladesh Cricket Board decided not to send its national team to India for the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.

Why Bangladesh fans are turning on their T20 World Cup captain Litton Das?

Litton Das has amassed 3,117 runs in Tests, 2,569 in ODIs, and 2,655 in T20Is for Bangladesh.

Jaishankar’s funeral diplomacy sets constructive tone for healthy ties with Bangladesh

India has shown its readiness to respect Bangladesh’s choice of a new leader though Sheikh Hasina continues to live in India. Khaleda Zia’s recent death might help her party, BNP, in the February 12 elections. With Jamaat trying to attract some of Awami League’s vote back, the battle of the ballot is getting fierce 

ICC redraws T20 World Cup schedule after Bangladesh seeks shift from India: Report

It all began when the BCCI requested that three-time winners KKR remove Rahman from their team, even though they had purchased him for Rs 9.20 crore during the Abu Dhabi auction.

Bangladesh student leader detained after boasting on camera of burning Hindu police officer

Bangladesh Police detained student leader Mahdi Hasan after a viral video showed him claiming involvement in the killing of Hindu officer SI Santosh Chowdhury during the 2024 unrest, though he faces no murder charges.

T20 World Cup 2026: Bangladesh name 15-member squad hours after seeking shifting of matches from India

T20 World Cup 2026: Bangladesh's four league games are -- against West Indies (February 7), Italy (February 9), England (February 14) in Kolkata followed by their last match against Nepal (February 17) in Mumbai.

Bangladesh seeking to move T20 World Cup matches from India: Report

Bangladesh are scheduled to play three Twenty20 World Cup matches in Kolkata next month, with the tournament being co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka

Bangladesh seeks ICC’s attention after BCCI asks KKR to exclude Mustafizur Rahman

The reaction from Dhaka comes after protests in India over Mustafizur Rahman’s inclusion, following reports of attacks on Hindu minorities in Bangladesh, which ultimately led to the BCCI’s instruction to KKR to release the player.

‘We burnt him alive’: Bangladesh student leader boasts of lynching Hindu cop

A viral video has triggered outrage in Bangladesh after a youth leader boasted about killing a Hindu police officer during the July 2024 unrest and issued threats against police officials.

Shashi Tharoor questions BCCI, KKR's move to exclude Mustafizur Rahman from IPL: 'Who are we punishing: Nation, individual, religion?'

"If we become a country that isolates all of our neighbours, and say nobody is playing with any of them, how does it do any good?" Tharoor had said earlier

Blaming Shah Rukh Khan unfair, removing one player won't change anything: Former cricketer on Mustafizur Rahman controversy

BCCI on Saturday instructed KKR to release Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman after recent political and public backlash

Bengali Hindu shopkeeper Khokon Das dies after being set ablaze by mob in Bangladesh

The country is now moving toward a highly charged general election scheduled for February 2026, with sustained unrest and street violence reported since early 2025.

India, Bangladesh begin talks to renew Ganga water treaty after 30 years: Why it will not be easy this time | Explained

With mistrust high and anti-India rhetoric growing in Dhaka, renewing the Ganga Water Treaty is shaping up to be less about cooperation and more about managing Bangladesh’s persistent grievances.

Osman Hadi killing: Leaked audio puts Jamaat under cloud, alleges planned unrest and money deal

According to sources familiar with the leak, the conversation refers to an alleged one-crore-taka deal connected to Hadi’s killing. Of this amount, 20 lakh taka was supposedly earmarked for the shooter.

'Nothing secret about it': Bangladesh Jamaat chief denies ‘secret meetings’ with Indian diplomats

In a Facebook post on Thursday, Rahman clarified that he met two Indian diplomats around the middle of last year after returning home from medical treatment.

India, Bangladesh begin joint water measurements as Ganges Water Sharing Treaty enters final year

Signed in 1996 between India and Bangladesh, the 30-year Ganges Water Sharing Treaty is set to expire in December 2026.

BNP blames Sheikh Hasina for Khaleda Zia’s death: 'She came out of prison seriously ill'

BNP alleged that Khaleda Zia’s prolonged incarceration, restrictions on travel, and refusal by authorities to allow her to seek treatment abroad led to irreversible deterioration in her health.

Another Hindu man attacked and set on fire by mob in Bangladesh, suffers severe injuries

A Hindu man was seriously injured after being attacked by a mob and set on fire in Bangladesh, in yet another incident highlighting rising violence against minorities in the country.

Tarique Rahman’s moment of truth: Can he break from Jamaat and still win?

The attention surrounding Khaleda Zia’s death has reinforced a growing perception that the Bangladesh Nationalist Party is well placed to return to power in the February 12 elections next year.

Osman Hadi murder case turns murkier as accused claims he left before shooting, shows his UAE visa on camera | WATCH

Sharif Osman Hadi was shot dead on December 12 in Dhaka’s Paltan area while he was leaving a mosque. The killing sparked political outrage and intensified scrutiny of Bangladesh’s law enforcement response.

Bangladesh may have quietly moved Osman Hadi murder accused abroad: What Indian agencies find missing in Dhaka’s version

Indian agencies point out that Bangladesh initially claimed Masud had crossed into India through the Meghalaya border with alleged help from Indian handlers. That version was abandoned within 48 hours.

Meth money, fake IDs and militancy: Why Indian agencies see Rohingya networks as a self-sustaining threat

The challenge is magnified by the sheer scale of displacement in the region. More than 1.1 million Rohingya refugees are currently housed in 33 camps in Cox’s Bazar, making it the world’s largest refugee settlement.

'Her death now ends up...': Taslima Nasreen lashes out at ex-Bangladesh PM Khaleda Zia after her death

Taslima Nasreen, who has been living in India for years, said Zia’s government actively sided with fundamentalist forces instead of defending free expression.