International Big Cat Alliance

Timeline

1. 24 Jun2026
   International

   Bangladesh joins the India-led International Big Cat Alliance¹

   Bangladesh joined the International Big Cat Alliance on 24 June 2026 (as reported). Bangladesh cabinet approved signing the IBCA framework agreement in May 2026. IBCA is India-led and covers seven big cat species.

   • Bangladesh joined the International Big Cat Alliance on 24 June 2026 (as reported)
   • Bangladesh cabinet approved signing the IBCA framework agreement in May 2026
   • IBCA is India-led and covers seven big cat species
2. 19 Apr2026
   International

   Vice President Radhakrishnan visits Sri Lanka; OCI extended to sixth generation for Malaiyaha Tamils²³⁴⁵⁶

   Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan made the first bilateral Indian Vice-Presidential visit to Sri Lanka on 19-20 April, meeting President Dissanayake. India extended OCI eligibility for Indian-origin (Malaiyaha) Tamils beyond the fourth generation, Sri Lanka acceded to the International Big Cat Alliance, and several MoUs were signed.

   • Visit 19-20 April 2026
   • First bilateral visit by an Indian Vice President to Sri Lanka
   • OCI eligibility for Indian-origin Tamils extended beyond the fourth generation, to the sixth
   • Sri Lanka acceded to the International Big Cat Alliance
   • Final 145 houses of Phase III of the Indian Housing Project handed over; scholarships for estate workers' families expanded

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Sources

1. IANS (via NewKerala)
2. Daily FT (Sri Lanka)
3. All India Radio
4. All India Radio
5. Sri Lanka Ministry of Foreign Affairs
6. Tamil Guardian