A Dhaka court has issued arrest warrants against 25 people, including former Bangladesh Bank Governor Atiur Rahman, over alleged embezzlement of Tk 531 crore from Janata Bank.

The ICC has decided to exclude Bangladesh from the T20 World Cup if it refuses to play matches in India, with Scotland expected to replace them if the standoff continues.

A confidential report warns Bangladesh faces high security risks as youths join the Rakhine conflict, with weapons, drones, and drug trafficking spilling across the Myanmar border.

India has advised families of its diplomats in Bangladesh to return home, citing growing security concerns, while missions continue operating at full strength.

From January 21, Bangladeshi applicants for US business and tourist visas may need to deposit a refundable bond of up to $15,000, the US Embassy in Dhaka says.