Iran’s exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi has urged protesters to continue demonstrations and called on security forces to side with the people during nationwide unrest.
Tamim Iqbal urges Bangladesh to think long-term and avoid emotional decisions as the BCB weighs whether to play the T20 World Cup in India amid security concerns.
South Asia analyst Michael Kugelman says Bangladesh’s upcoming election could help thaw ties with India, as New Delhi signals a strategic shift toward engagement with the BNP.
BNP leader Azizur Rahman Musabbir was shot dead in Dhaka’s Karwan Bazar area, while another man was injured, heightening concerns over political violence ahead of Bangladesh’s election.
At least seven members of Bangladesh’s Hindu community have been killed in separate incidents in 15 days, sparking renewed concern over minority safety and state accountability.