T20 World Cup: Bangladesh Cricket Board president Aminul Islam Bulbul declined to attend the India-Pakistan match due to Bangladesh's absence from the tournament. His decision follows Bangladesh's withdrawal from the tournament over security concerns.

The previous BNP regime from 2001 to 2006 saw a souring of Bangladesh-India ties. Despite the current low in bilateral relations, there are clear areas of engagement, with signals of outreach from both sides.

Tarique Rahman’s decisive victory may redraw regional alignments after years of pro-India policy under ousted PM Hasina.

China’s influence in Bangladesh, boosted by the 2024 ouster of New Delhi‑aligned leader Sheikh Hasina, is likely to deepen after this week's election, although politicians and analysts say India is too large a neighbour to be sidelined completely.

Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin will administer the oath of office to the new cabinet of BNP chairman Tarique Rahman on February 17.

Bangladesh ask Pakistan to end their planned boycott of their T20 World Cup match against India, opening the door for the fixture to be played.

Pakistan hosted the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, but all of India’s matches were played in Dubai due to India’s refusal to play in Pakistan. Now, for this month’s T20 World Cup, Pakistan will not play in India.

The 3 leaders who saw their fate turn in the Bangladesh polls are BNP’s Lutfozzaman Babar, Abdus Salam Pintu and Jamaat’s ATM Azharul Islam is from the Jamaat