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NEW DELHI—Back-to-back student-led uprisings in Bangladesh and Nepal have toppled governments there, signaling a generational shift in South Asian politics. From Colombo to Dhaka to Kathmandu, Generation Z is emerging as a disruptive force, challenging corruption, dynastic elites, and stagnant economies.

Bangladesh’s Interim Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus used his visit to the United States to slam India’s backing of the country’s former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina

From January to May this year, Bangladesh overtook India in family-preference visas, issuing 3,887 visas compared to India’s 3,828. Two years ago, India had cleared 7,571 family-preference visas, almost double this year’s tally, highlighting a steep decline in the route’s availability since 2023.

Yunus also purportedly said that Bangladesh has problems with India, claiming New Delhi ‘did not like what the students have done,’ likely referring to last year’s student movement that led to Sheikh Hasina’s ouster.

Broadcaster Sanjana Ganesan went viral after a light-hearted exchange with actors Bobby Deol and Raghav Juyal, who were at the ground promoting their new Netflix show The Ba**s of Bollywood during India vs Bangladesh clash.

Jaker Ali, Bangladesh 's 12th T20I captain, won his first toss and chose to bowl in the Asia Cup Super Fours match against India in Dubai. Jaker stepped into the role - and also took over the wicketkeeping gloves - with Litton Das ruled out with a side strain.