Bangladesh

Bangladesh is a South Asian nation currently navigating a complex landscape of political and economic challenges. Recent elections followed a deadly 2024 uprising, ushering in a new government led by PM Rahman who criticizes the previous administration. The US-Israel war with Iran is significantly impacting Bangladesh, contributing to rising oil prices and threatening food security due to increased fertilizer costs stemming from disruptions to Qatari gas production. This situation is exacerbated by Shell declaring force majeure on LNG contracts from Qatar. Despite these difficulties, there's a potential positive development in relations with India following arrests in the killing of a Bangladeshi student leader, which could foster cooperation. On a brighter note, Bangladesh recently achieved a significant victory in cricket, defeating Pakistan with a record low score for the latter.