A simmering dispute between the neighbors, who share one of the largest land borders in the world, has escalated with diplomatic protests and a sports boycott.

Within days, Mustafizur signed up for the Pakistan Super League (PSL), the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) protested sharply, the IPL broadcast was banned in Bangladesh, and the International Cricket Council (ICC) – the body that governs the sport globally – was pulled into a diplomatic standoff.

Khaleda, whose second stint as prime minister ended in 2006, never regained power but her feud with Sheikh Hasina continued to dominate politics in the South Asian country.

The highlights this week: A cricket spat underscores heightened India-Bangladesh tensions, South Asian governments respond to the U.S. military operation in Venezuela with caution, and former Nepali Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli signals cooperation with an investigation into a deadly crackdown on protests last year.

Huge crowds have arrived at the venue of the funeral prayers for Bangladesh's former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia who died Tuesday in the nation's capital.

The feat was achieved by Team Bangladesh in Dhaka on 16 December 2025, commemorating the country’s 54th Victory Day.

Bangladesh has suspended Visa on Arrival (VoA) for citizens of neighboring countries from January 15 to February 15, coinciding with upcoming general elections and a referendum. This measure, also affecting visa issuance from key Indian missions,