In obtained audio recordings, a U.S. diplomat in Dhaka described how Washington wants to engage with Jamaat-e-Islami, potentially straining U.S-India ties.

Bangladesh are set to be removed from the 2026 T20 World Cup after their government did not give their board permission to travel to India for the mega event. The Bangladesh Cricket Board's (BCB) plea at the ICC fell flat,

Bangladesh launches official campaigning for general elections on February 12, marking the first vote since the 2024 uprising ended Sheikh Hasina's autocratic rule. The nation of 170 million faces insecurity and online disinformation as major parties,

Christian leaders also raised concerns about the possible introduction of blasphemy laws and the safety and social security of religious minorities.

Fire at Cox's Bazar refugee camp in Bangladesh destroyed homes and displaced thousands of Rohingya - A massive fire this week has destroyed hundreds of makeshift homes in a Rohingya refugee camp in Cox's Bazar,

For Beijing, Bangladesh is a gateway to South Asia and an important link in its Belt and Road Initiative. For Washington, the concern is about limiting China’s expanding footprint in the region.

Bangladesh's absence from ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Group C could alter the competitive dynamics, affecting qualification chances for teams like England and WI.