In South Asia, cricket occupies a space that extends beyond sport. It reflects public sentiment, national confidence and the quality of regional relationships. For this reason, India’s current approach towards cricketing engagement with Bangladesh warrants closer consideration.
India has temporarily shut its Dhaka visa centre over security concerns near the High Commission, escalating diplomatic tensions with Bangladesh amid protests, extremist threats, and a formal envoy summons.
Babu highlighted the similarities between the culture of West Bengal and Bangladesh, due to which the relationship between both countries is "good".
Indian foreign secretary Vikram Misri's Dhaka visit came at a critical moment in the history of India-Bangladesh relationship.
