The ICC has declined to alter the tournament timetable. Bangladesh, Italy, New Zealand, the West Indies, and Nepal are still in Group C.
The decision marks a significant tightening of visa conditions for Bangladeshi applicants and places them among a small group of nationalities facing additional financial scrutiny due to past patterns of overstays and immigration violations.
The figures, shared by Chief Adviser Mohammad Yunus, claim that most incidents involving minorities in 2025 were ordinary crimes rather than religiously motivated attacks.
ICC have given final warning to Bangladesh to play the T20 World Cup 2026 games in India or get replaced.
A viral video shows Jamaat candidate Khairul Kabir Niyogi’s nephew threatening BNP supporters in Netrokona ahead of Bangladesh elections. He later apologised, while police launched an investigation into the incident.
ICC U19 World Cup 2026: After Bangladesh won the toss and elected to bowl first, Abrar walked past Mhatre but the duo avoided any interaction or eye contact.
Senior Bangladeshi cricketer Mohammad Mithun, who spearheaded the boycott demonstrations, disclosed that a number of players had been threatened as a result of the dismissal.
The BCB (Bangladesh Cricket Board) on Thursday stared at the prospect of its flagship T20 league coming to a halt after senior national players revolted against director Najmul Islam for his disparaging comments against them.
As per the local media, Nazrul said the BCB president had told him about the ICC's intention to send a team to discuss Bangladesh's refusal to play in India.
A video of the incident has surfaced, showing flames rapidly engulfing the house as residents scramble to escape. The cause of the fire has not yet been officially determined, and no arrests have been made so far.
The controversy started as Tamim Iqbal, a respected figure in the cricketing circle of Bangladesh, called for a dialogue to resolve current tensions in cricketing ties with India and not to be driven by emotion.
Bangladesh High Commissioner Riaz Hamidullah wished Hindus in India and Bangladesh a happy Makar Sankranti, sharing festive photos on X, amid growing concerns over attacks on minorities in Bangladesh.
As Bangladesh moves toward elections, minority groups say the interim government’s failure to ensure basic safety has stripped the democratic process of credibility for a large section of its citizens.
Bangladesh prepares for its first elections since the 2024 uprising. Key players include caretaker chief Muhammad Yunus, BNP’s Tarique Rahman, Islamist alliances led by Jamaat-e-Islami, the banned Awami League, and the influential army.
Bangladesh’s Islamist groups, led by Jamaat-e-Islami, are mobilising ahead of February elections, seeking political influence after years of repression, while facing opposition from Sufi communities and concerns over extremist violence.
Najam Sethi's comments come amid growing strain in India–Bangladesh ties following the ouster of former Bangladeshi prime minister Sheikh Hasina, who is currently in exile in India.
A total of 61 speakers and presiding officers are expected to attend the event to be held at the Samvidhan Sadan here from January 14 to 16.
Hindu death in Bangladesh: The family of the deceased has blamed the jail authorities for the alleged medical negligence, claiming that delayed treatment and insufficient facilities contributed to Chaki’s death.
Umpire Department Chairman Iftekhar Rahman explained that the BCB has no power to stop Saikat from refereeing matches in India because he is an ICC-contracted umpire.
A bomb explosion in Bangladesh’s Shariatpur has killed two people, with police suspecting bombs were being manufactured amid a violent local political rivalry ahead of February’s national elections.
Bangladesh said its national security adviser, Khalilur Rahman, met U.S. diplomats Allison Hooker and Paul Kapur in Washington
Bangladesh says talks in Washington opened the door to lower US tariffs and improved market access for garments, as Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus called discussions an important step forward in bilateral trade ties.
Violence against minorities in Bangladesh has intensified ahead of parliamentary elections, with multiple Hindu men killed in recent weeks, prompting protests, community outrage and concern from India over rising targeted attacks.
Rahman said his party would guide the country “in the right direction” if elected to form the next government.
Bangladesh’s interim government under Muhammad Yunus has signalled willingness to join President Donald Trump’s Gaza stabilisation force, following Pakistan, as Dhaka seeks US support and international legitimacy.