Photo: Malaysian Border Control and ProtectionMalaysian authorities detain a group of Bangladeshis claiming to be a cricket team at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport after discovering that the tournament they were supposedly attending did not exist. Photo: Malaysian Border Control and ProtectionA group of Bangladeshis claiming to be a cricket team has been denied entry into Malaysia after authorities discovered that the tournament they were supposedly there to attend did not exist. The Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) said that the 15 men were barred from entering the country at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport on Mar 17, local media report. The group claimed to be a cricket team travelling to participate in a competition. The agency warned that strict action would be taken against any individuals or syndicates misusing sports visas for illegal employment or human trafficking.

Source: bd News24 March 19, 2025 06:04 UTC