In a significant diplomatic shift, Bangladesh's new Sports Minister Aminul Haque has expressed a strong desire to mend relations with India following the country's exclusion from the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026. This decision stemmed from Bangladesh's refusal to travel to India due to security concerns, which the International Cricket Council (ICC) ultimately rejected, leading to Bangladesh being replaced by Scotland in the tournament. Haque stated, "We want to maintain friendly relations with all our neighboring countries," emphasizing the importance of resolving the issue quickly through discussions. He met with India's Deputy High Commissioner immediately after taking office, indicating a proactive approach to restoring ties, stating, "I told him that we want to resolve this issue quickly through discussions because we want to maintain friendly relations with all our neighboring countries" (ESPN Cricinfo).