What the Bangladesh Turmoil Means for India’s Eastern Security

By BPN News Desk January 25, 2026

Op-Eds Opinion

India is watching Bangladesh’s political upheaval not as a distant democracy debate but as a direct challenge to its eastern security calculus. What makes the current churn especially concerning for New Delhi is not just internal political instability, but the visible role of external actors,

International

Hasina Accuses Yunus Government In Bangladesh

By BPN News Desk January 24, 2026

Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has strongly criticised the interim government led by Muhammad Yunus, describing the current situation in Bangladesh as chaotic and dangerous. Speaking from India, where she has been in exile since August 2024, Hasina claimed that democratic rights are suppressed and the country is facing widespread violence. Calls For

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Jay Shah Warns Bangladesh Over T20 World Cup Pullout

By BPN News Desk January 24, 2026

The Bangladesh Cricket Board has indicated that its men’s team may not travel to India for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, citing security concerns. The tournament is scheduled to be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, with matches planned across multiple Indian venues. ICC Pushback And Possible Action ICC Chairman Jay Shah is […]

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Why Bangladesh Lost by Copying Pakistan’s Cricket Politics

By BPN News Desk January 23, 2026

Bangladesh’s flirtation with skipping the T20 World Cup in India was projected at home as an act of patriotic firmness. Outside its borders, however, it landed very differently. To the global cricketing establishment, it looked like a recycled tactic, familiar, predictable, and ultimately hollow. This was not Bangladesh asserting sovereignty. It was Bangladesh borrowing a

Cricket Sports

Scotland May Replace Bangladesh In T20 World Cup

By BPN News Desk January 22, 2026

The International Cricket Council has indicated that Scotland could replace Bangladesh in the upcoming Men’s T20 World Cup if Bangladesh decides not to travel to India for the tournament. The situation has arisen after Bangladesh raised concerns over participating at the scheduled venues. Why It Matters The T20 World Cup is a major global event, […]

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ICC Issues Ultimatum to Bangladesh for T20 World Cup

By BPN News Desk January 19, 2026

The International Cricket Council has asked Bangladesh to confirm its participation in the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, warning that failure to comply with the tournament schedule could lead to the team being replaced. The global body has made it clear that Bangladesh must agree to play its designated matches in India. Venue Dispute […]

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BCB-ICC Deadlock Continues Over T20 World Cup Venues

By BPN News Desk January 18, 2026

The Bangladesh Cricket Board and the International Cricket Council remain locked in a dispute over where Bangladesh will play its matches in the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. With the tournament approaching, the two sides have yet to reach an agreement on venue arrangements. Bangladesh’s Position Bangladesh has reiterated its reluctance to play its […]

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Why Pakistan and Bangladesh Were Hit by the U.S. Visa Freeze While India Was Not

By BPN News Desk January 15, 2026

The United States’ decision to freeze immigrant visa processing for citizens of 75 countries has triggered predictable outrage, denial, and conspiracy theories across South Asia. But stripped of emotion and online noise, the policy outcome itself tells a far more uncomfortable truth. Pakistan and Bangladesh are on the list. India is not. And this difference […]

International

Call for India to Act on Violence Against Hindus in Bangladesh

By BPN News Desk January 13, 2026

A senior academic has urged the Indian government to take a firm stand on reports of violence against Hindus in Bangladesh, citing recent killings and attacks on members of the minority community. The appeal was made during a public interaction in Mangaluru, where concerns were raised over the safety and security of religious minorities in […]

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Tamim Iqbal Warns Bangladesh Over T20 World Cup Decision

By BPN News Desk January 9, 2026

Former Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal has cautioned the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) about the long-term consequences of its recent stance on the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, urging careful consideration before making any final decisions that could affect Bangladesh cricket for years. Call for Thoughtful Decision-Making Tamim said decisions taken now regarding