Sajeeb Wazed Joy, the son of former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and a senior Awami League leader, has claimed that Bangladesh is becoming "another Pakistan" while raising concerns over the alleged growing influence of Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) in the country.

Speaking virtually from the United States ahead of Sheikh Hasina's address at the Foreign Correspondents' Club in New Delhi, Joy alleged that foreign intelligence agencies now operate freely in Bangladesh. He also claimed that hundreds of individuals convicted on terrorism charges during the Awami League government have been released from prison.

Joy further alleged that extremist groups are becoming increasingly active and warned that the developments could pose serious security concerns for India and the wider region. His remarks come amid continuing political tensions following the change in Bangladesh's leadership.

Hasina's Son Warns Bangladesh Is Becoming 'Another Pakistan' | Raises ISI Concerns

West Asia's security landscape is undergoing a dramatic transformation following the Iran conflict. Saudi Arabia is advancing its civilian nuclear ambitions, Turkey is seeking to rejoin the F-35 fighter jet program, and regional powers are rapidly reassessing their military strategies and deterrence capabilities. The shifting balance of power has reignited concerns about a possible regional arms race. While Saudi Arabia deepens its strategic ties with the United States and maintains close defense cooperation with Pakistan, Turkey is pushing to regain access to fifth-generation stealth fighters. Meanwhile, Israel continues to maintain one of the region's most advanced militaries under its long-standing policy of nuclear ambiguity.

West Asia on edge | Iran war sparks fears of Nuclear Arms race as Saudi Arabia and Turkey Rearm

Iraq’s Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al Sudani has made his first official visit to Iran since taking office, signaling efforts to strengthen ties between the two neighboring countries amid rising tensions in West Asia. During his visit to Tehran, Al Sudani met Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian for talks focused on expanding political, economic, trade, transport, and security cooperation. The two nations signed four agreements aimed at improving bilateral coordination and strengthening relations. The Iraqi Prime Minister also stated that Iraq would not allow its territory to be used for actions threatening Iran, while emphasizing Baghdad’s commitment to regional stability and respect for neighboring countries’ sovereignty.

Iraq PM Ali Al Sudani meets Iran President Pezeshkian | New trade, security agreements signed

India is strengthening regional security cooperation ahead of the Fifth BIMSTEC National Security Advisers' Meeting in New Delhi. National Security Adviser Ajit Doval held a series of high-level bilateral meetings with senior officials from Myanmar, Thailand, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh to discuss key regional security issues. The discussions focused on maritime security, intelligence sharing, counterterrorism cooperation, law enforcement coordination, and regional stability. Ajit Doval also reviewed bilateral security cooperation with Myanmar and explored deeper collaboration with Thailand on intelligence sharing and security coordination. During his meeting with Bangladesh's Defence Adviser, the two sides discussed emerging security challenges facing the Bay of Bengal region, including cross-border crime, terrorism, insurgency, narcotics trafficking, and climate-related security risks.

Ajit Doval meets BIMSTEC security chiefs to boost regional security and counterterrorism cooperation

Senior security officials from the seven BIMSTEC nations are meeting in New Delhi for the 5th National Security Advisors' Meeting to strengthen regional security cooperation. The discussions focus on maritime security, counterterrorism, cybersecurity, piracy, organized crime, drug trafficking, disaster response, and the impact of the Strait of Hormuz crisis on the Bay of Bengal. India is hosting the two-day meeting as it pushes for stronger regional coordination and capacity building among South and Southeast Asian nations.

BIMSTEC NSA meeting | India hosts 7-nation security summit | Ajit Doval leads key talks

Armenian voters have backed Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, reinforcing the country's apparent shift toward closer ties with Europe. The outcome has drawn criticism from Moscow and intensified debate over Armenia's geopolitical future. This episode explores the election results, regional reactions, and the strategic implications for the South Caucasus.

Armenia Votes For Pro-EU Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, Moscow Cries Foul 

Japanese lawmakers met with Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen to discuss Regional security. The Japanese delegation led by Former Defense Minister Shigeru Ishiba said it wanted to reach an agreement on defense issues and prepare for any potential conflict in the region.

Japan and Taiwan talk over regional security

Afghanistan and other regional security issues were the top focus during India's Defence Minister Rajnath Singh short stopover in Iran's Captial Tehran. Rajnath singh had over one hour 20 minutes’ meeting on Saturday night with Iran's defence minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami.

The meeting has been described as "cordial" with both the "leaders emphasized upon the age-old cultural, linguistic and civilizational ties between India and Iran", a statement from Indian Defence minister's office said.

Statement said, "Both the Defence Ministers discussed ways to take forward bilateral cooperation and exchanged views on regional security issues, including peace and stability in Afghanistan."&nbsp;

Defence Minister Rajnath singh's bilateral meeting with Iran's Defence minister in Tehran was at the latter’s request. Rajnath Singh was on a transit halt in Tehran enroute from Moscow to New Delhi.

He was in Moscow for the Shanghai cooperation organization defence ministers meeting. The eventful visit to Moscow saw a meeting between Indian and Chinese defence ministers amidst the Line of actual control or LAC row.&nbsp;

Iran is an observer country of the SCO grouping. The visit to Iran is significant in view of India's considering the country as part of its extended neighbourhood and also key to connectivity projects. The Chabahar port project where India has berths provides connectivity to Afghanistan and Central Asian countries.&nbsp;

This is the first visit to Iran by any Indian minister since the killing of Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps's Qasem Soleimani by Americans earlier this year.

Afghanistan and other regional security issues were the top focus during India's Defence Minister Rajnath Singh short stopover in Iran's Captial Tehran. Rajnath singh had over one hour 20 minutes’ meeting on Saturday night with Iran's defence minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami.

Afghanistan and other regional security issues were the top focus during India's Defence Minister Rajnath Singh short stopover in Iran's Captial Tehran. Rajnath singh had over one hour 20 minutes’ meeting on Saturday night with Iran's defence minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami. The meeting has been described as "cordial" with both the "leaders emphasized upon the age-old cultural, linguistic and civilizational ties between India and Iran", a statement from Indian Defence minister's office said. Statement said, "Both the Defence Ministers discussed ways to take forward bilateral cooperation and exchanged views on regional security issues, including peace and stability in Afghanistan." Defence Minister Rajnath singh's bilateral meeting with Iran's Defence minister in Tehran was at the latter’s request. Rajnath Singh was on a transit halt in Tehran enroute from Moscow to New Delhi. He was in Moscow for the Shanghai cooperation organization defence ministers meeting. The eventful visit to Moscow saw a meeting between Indian and Chinese defence ministers amidst the Line of actual control or LAC row. Iran is an observer country of the SCO grouping. The visit to Iran is significant in view of India's considering the country as part of its extended neighbourhood and also key to connectivity projects. The Chabahar port project where India has berths provides connectivity to Afghanistan and Central Asian countries. This is the first visit to Iran by any Indian minister since the killing of Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps's Qasem Soleimani by Americans earlier this year.

Afghanistan, regional security top focus as Defence Minister Rajnath Singh meets Iranian counterpart in Tehran

Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi to visit China today. Pakistan Foreign Secretary & other senior officials will also accompany him. In Beijing, Qureshi is expected to discuss regional security & China-Pak economic corridor.

WION Dispatch: Pak FM to meet his Chinese counterpart

Pakistan Foreign Minister to embark on one-day China trip

In what appeared as the United States' (US) dissatisfaction over Pakistan's efforts to maintain regional security, Washington">Washington has highlighted that the country can do more in terms of it.

"We believe that Pakistan can certainly do more with respect to regional security. It can certainly do more with respect to security within Afghanistan, and we would look to them and hope that they would both [Pakistan and Afghanistan] help, because they are both victims of terrorism and they've also sponsored terrorism," Pentagon Chief Spokesperson Dana W. White remarked while addressing a media briefing on Thursday.

"So we look to Pakistan to create more opportunities to secure the region," White added.

The Pentagon Spokesperson also dwelled upon Pakistan's former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's statement on 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, saying, "Again, this is an inflection point for Pakistan. Pakistan has decisions to make, and we hope that they will be a partner in safeguarding the region."

Pentagon's briefing came a few days after the briefing of the US State Department, wherein its spokesperson Heather Nauert had addressed a similar query on Sharif's Mumbai comments, saying that Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) founder and 26/11 Mumbai terror attack mastermind Hafiz Saaed is a tremendous concern to Washington">Washington.

"We are concerned about the mastermind behind the 2008 Mumbai attacks. And he's a Lashkar-e-Taiba guy who was being held in Pakistan, and he was eventually let out on house arrest, and we have a reward out for. I believe it's for his arrest, not information leading to his arrest, but his arrest. I don't recall off the top of my head the award amount, but that person out in the open is a tremendous concern to the United States," Nauert had said then.

There is an ongoing diplomatic rift between Pakistan and the US as the latter imposed travel restrictions on Pakistani diplomats which have been reciprocated by the former, according to the reports.

There is an ongoing diplomatic rift between Pakistan and the US as the latter imposed travel restrictions on Pakistani diplomats which have been reciprocated by the former, according to the reports

In what appeared as the United States' (US) dissatisfaction over Pakistan's efforts to maintain regional security, Washington">Washington has highlighted that the country can do more in terms of it. "We believe that Pakistan can certainly do more with respect to regional security. It can certainly do more with respect to security within Afghanistan, and we would look to them and hope that they would both [Pakistan and Afghanistan] help, because they are both victims of terrorism and they've also sponsored terrorism," Pentagon Chief Spokesperson Dana W. White remarked while addressing a media briefing on Thursday. "So we look to Pakistan to create more opportunities to secure the region," White added. The Pentagon Spokesperson also dwelled upon Pakistan's former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's statement on 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, saying, "Again, this is an inflection point for Pakistan. Pakistan has decisions to make, and we hope that they will be a partner in safeguarding the region." Pentagon's briefing came a few days after the briefing of the US State Department, wherein its spokesperson Heather Nauert had addressed a similar query on Sharif's Mumbai comments, saying that Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) founder and 26/11 Mumbai terror attack mastermind Hafiz Saaed is a tremendous concern to Washington">Washington. "We are concerned about the mastermind behind the 2008 Mumbai attacks. And he's a Lashkar-e-Taiba guy who was being held in Pakistan, and he was eventually let out on house arrest, and we have a reward out for. I believe it's for his arrest, not information leading to his arrest, but his arrest. I don't recall off the top of my head the award amount, but that person out in the open is a tremendous concern to the United States," Nauert had said then. There is an ongoing diplomatic rift between Pakistan and the US as the latter imposed travel restrictions on Pakistani diplomats which have been reciprocated by the former, according to the reports.

Pakistan can do more with respect to regional security: Pentagon

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