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Australia dominated Bangladesh in the Women’s ODI World Cup as Alyssa Healy scored an unbeaten half-century and Phoebe Litchfield displayed impressive all-round skills. The Australian team’s clinical batting ensured a smooth chase without losing any wickets. Bangladesh struggled under consistent pressure from Australian bowlers. This win cements Australia’s strong position in the tournament, showcasing their depth and balance in talent across batting and bowling.

Bangladesh’s cricket team faced severe backlash upon returning home from a 3-0 ODI whitewash by Afghanistan. Fans allegedly booed players at the airport and attacked their vehicles. Bangladesh captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz’s team suffered successive defeats by 5 wickets, 81 runs, and 200 runs. Player Mohammad Naim Sheikh posted emotional messages, stressing the pride in representing their country despite harsh criticism and calling for respectful, reasoned response from fans.

India has announced the establishment of three new military garrisons along the border with Bangladesh at Bamuni, Kishanganj and Chopra, aimed at fortifying the Siliguri Corridor dubbed the “Chicken’s Neck”. The move comes amid concerns over shifting regional alignments, increased Chinese investments in Bangladesh and intelligence warnings of connectivity developments with Pakistan. The garrisons are designed to boost surveillance, rapid-response capacity and logistics in a region that links mainland India to its seven northeastern states.

A Hindu businessman in Dhaka, Bangladesh, narrowly survived a horrific mob attack where he was beaten, stabbed, and set on fire. Khokan Chandra managed to escape by jumping into a pond but sustained critical injuries. This marks the fourth such assault on the minority community in just two weeks, heightening fears and tensions in the region following recent political unrest and the murder of an anti-India leader.