Iran has imposed a near-total internet shutdown as nationwide protests over inflation and rising living costs intensify, according to online monitoring group NetBlocks.
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.
Iran faces its largest unrest since 2022 as economic collapse, political anger, and internet blackouts fuel nationwide protests challenging the Islamic Republic’s grip on power.
Sheikh Hasina has accused Bangladesh’s interim government under Muhammad Yunus of presiding over rising violence against religious minorities and legitimising extremism.
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.
