Bangladesh’s interim government, led by Muhammad Yunus, claims most attacks on minorities in 2025 were criminal—not religiously motivated. But with only 71 out of 645 incidents classified as ‘communal,’ minority groups fear the data downplays systemic persecution and emboldens perpetrators.
As India prepares to host a major international election conference in January 2026, the Election Commission is spotlighting its controversial SIR initiative—a move aimed at reinforcing the integrity of the electoral process despite domestic opposition.
In a blunt diplomatic message, India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar urged Poland to adopt a zero-tolerance policy toward terror infrastructure operating in India’s neighborhood—and called out European ‘double standards’ on Russia and trade.
Starting January 21, 2026, Bangladeshi nationals applying for US tourist or business visas may be required to post a $15,000 bond—a drastic move under a little-known immigration law aimed at curbing overstays.
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In a dramatic escalation of the Mustafizur Rahman row, Pakistan has suspended all preparations for the T20 World Cup 2026, standing firmly with Bangladesh over security concerns about playing in India. The ICC now faces a crisis that could see two major teams withdraw—and Scotland step in.