Bangladesh’s World Cup participation in spotlight amid rising tensionsThe Bangladesh Cricket Board has publicly confirmed that it is in active communication with the International Cricket Council regarding security concerns surrounding the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka. “In its communication, the ICC has reiterated its commitment to ensuring the full and uninterrupted participation of the Bangladesh team in the tournament,” the statement continued. Speaking to bdnews24.com, he said, “The ICC has told us they want to stage the World Cup with Bangladesh included. They said they are finalising the security plan and asked us to outline the specific areas where we have concerns. “The Bangladesh Cricket Board remains firmly committed to placing the highest priority on the safety, security and well-being of the Bangladesh National Cricket Team,” the statement concluded.

Source: bd News24 January 08, 2026 12:50 UTC