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Tournament debutants the Netherlands won the toss and chose to bat against Bangladesh in their opening ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 match at Edgbaston. Bangladesh rely on their spin strength, while the Dutch hope to make a strong start.

Bangladesh authorities have suspended construction of a giant Lord Ram statue at a temple complex in Gaibandha district, triggering criticism from activists and commentators who allege pressure from Islamist groups and raising fresh concerns about religious freedom and minority rights

Awami League leaders met an EU parliamentarian in Ireland seeking support to lift sanctions and address alleged political repression in Bangladesh. Human rights groups report mass arrests, judicial harassment, and rising political tensions amid intensified government crackdown on opposition members

The Supreme Court ordered status quo on the deportation of five women declared foreigners by Assam tribunals and agreed to hear their appeals. The court directed that detainees not be deported until the next hearing while seeking responses from authorities

India will take on defending champions Bangladesh in the SAFF Women’s Championship 2026 final in Goa. The Blue Tigresses are aiming for a record sixth title, while Bangladesh seek a historic third consecutive crown after winning the previous two editions.

India will aim to qualify for the AFC U20 Asian Cup for the first time since 2006 when they hosted the tournament

Veteran batter Mushfiqur Rahim was one of the biggest gainers after scoring a series-best 259 runs in four innings

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said BSF and Assam Police jointly stopped 10 Bangladeshi nationals from illegally entering the state. He highlighted strict border vigilance and “smart detection” as key to ensuring security and preventing infiltration into Assam

Bangladesh’s ruling BNP said future ties with India depend on a new Ganges Water Sharing Treaty aligned with Dhaka’s needs. The party urged immediate negotiations as the 1996 agreement nears expiry, while debates continue over Bangladesh’s proposed Padma Barrage project

Bangladesh’s measles crisis worsened as 12 more children died, taking confirmed and suspected deaths to 451. Health experts blamed poor vaccination coverage and malnutrition, while protests erupted demanding accountability from the previous interim government over the escalating public health emergency

India is gaining from the China+1 shift but structural bottlenecks, weak supply chain, and policy gaps still hold it back

India’s outgoing envoy Pranay Verma met Bangladesh Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman in Dhaka, reviewing bilateral ties and expressing optimism for future cooperation, while both sides pledged to strengthen people-centric relations after a period of diplomatic strain

A Hindu temple caretaker was found dead in southeastern Bangladesh days after going missing. Minority groups suspect foul play and demand justice, while police await autopsy results to determine whether it was murder or suicide

Dinesh Trivedi is likely to be appointed India’s next High Commissioner to Bangladesh amid efforts to reset bilateral ties. Current envoy Pranay Verma has been named ambassador to Belgium and the EU, though no official announcement has been made yet

Bangladesh PM adviser Rashed Al Mahmud Titumir warned IMF loan conditions may slow growth and worsen inflation. Experts at a Dhaka seminar cautioned that rigid reforms, rising debt, and weak institutions could push Bangladesh toward economic and middle-income traps

An additional 5,000 tonnes of diesel began flowing from India to Bangladesh via the India–Bangladesh Friendship Pipeline, strengthening Dhaka’s energy security amid global supply uncertainty. The pipeline, linked to Numaligarh Refinery Limited, continues to support steady and cost-effective fuel imports

Around 250 people, including Rohingya refugees, went missing after a boat capsized in the Andaman Sea en route to Malaysia. Overcrowding and rough seas caused the हादसा, as UN agencies highlighted ongoing displacement and risky migration conditions

Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury, a senior Awami League leader, was arrested in Dhaka over cases linked to 2024 protests. Police said she is under interrogation amid ongoing political crackdown following the fall of Sheikh Hasina government

Indian High Commissioner Pranay Verma met Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman to discuss enhancing bilateral cooperation. Both sides emphasized people-centric collaboration, regional peace, and mutual development, reflecting strengthened India-Bangladesh ties after previous strains

Bangladesh has lifted restrictions on telecasting the IPL, with Information Minister Zahir Uddin Swapan saying sports should not be mixed with politics. Broadcasters are free to apply to air the tournament as the government adopts a commercial approach.