Neighbourhood Watch: India’s neighbourhood witnessed a sharp spike in political instability, violence and diplomatic churn over the past week, with developments across Pakistan, Bangladesh, China, Afghanistan and Nepal underscoring growing regional volatility. From court verdicts and protest calls in Pakistan to deadly unrest in Bangladesh, security incidents in Balochistan, human rights concerns in Tibet, tensions involving the Taliban, and political warnings in Nepal, the region saw fast-moving events with implications for internal stability and cross-border relations.

Here is a snapshot of the key developments that unfolded around India in recent days.

Bangladesh In Turmoil: Protests & Violence Surge

Bangladesh is facing widespread unrest after the deaths of Dipu Chandra Das, a Hindu man beaten in Mymensingh, and youth leader Sharif Osman Hadi, shot in Dhaka and later dying in Singapore. Violent protests have erupted across cities, with demonstrators targeting Awami League symbols, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s home torched and a party office bulldozed in Rajshahi, and blocking highways.

The interim government, led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus since Hasina’s ouster, faces growing public anger over delayed reforms and political instability ahead of the February 12 elections.

China: Tibet Unrest And China’s Digital Visa Push

Tibet Arrests: Nearly 80 Tibetans detained after protesting alleged illegal gold-mining in eastern Tibet. 

China-India Visa Update: New online visa application system launched on December 20, 2025.

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Pakistan: Key Developments This Week

Pakistan faced a volatile week as Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi were sentenced to 17 years in the Toshakhana-II case, triggering calls for protests and heavy security deployment in Rawalpindi. Train bomb attacks in Balochistan disrupted rail services, while Saudi Arabia deported 24,000 Pakistanis and the UAE imposed visa curbs. Khan’s sons voiced fears over his safety in jail. Separately, the government announced plans for “Beep,” a secure messaging app for officials, cleared for launch by 2026.

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Afghanistan: Mandawi Market Destroyed, Pakistan-TTP Ultimatum

Pakistan-TTP Warning: Chief of Defence Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir tells Afghanistan’s Taliban regime to choose between Pakistan and TTP militants.

Militant Infiltration: Majority of groups crossing the border into Pakistan are Afghan nationals. Munir compared Pakistan’s ideals to the state established by the Prophet 1,400 years ago in the Arab region.

Afghan Migrant Repatriation: Over 5,400 Afghans returned from Iran and Pakistan in a single day.

Kabul Market Fire: Mandawi market blaze destroys dozens of shops; estimated losses of USD 700,000; no casualties reported.

Nepal

Prachanda’s Warning: Nepali Communist Party (NCP) chief Pushpa Kamal Dahal threatens nationwide street protests if March 5 general election is postponed. NCP, now the largest Communist grouping in Nepal, accuses “regressive forces” of sabotaging the electoral process.

Diplomatic Update: Chinese Ambassador Chen Song to leave Nepal after recall by Beijing.