BCB assure highest level of security for the England team

BCB President Nazmul Hassan has assured the highest level of security for the England team that is scheduled to visit Bangladesh later in the year on 30th September. Bangladesh capital Dhaka was attacked by the terror outfit ISIS on last Friday. The attack left at least 22 people dead and this pushed England’s visit to Bangladesh in the balance.

“This is an extremely unfortunate event for Bangladesh. There is no way cricket can escape its consequences,” Hassan was quoted as saying by bdnews24.com on Monday.

“I don’t have the words to express condolences on behalf of the board. It’s unimaginable that something like this can happen in Bangladesh. I still can’t believe it,” he added.

The BCB chief said that he can understand the reaction from England and went on to say that he would have also done the same if he puts himself in their shoes. “I have seen the reaction from England — it is natural. If I was in their position, I would’ve done the same.”

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He pointed out that even after the terrorist attacks in France last November, France is currently hosting the European Championship and nothing stops sports and it will move on at its own pace.

“There are two very important issues here. You can see, although Paris came under attack the games weren’t put off. I believe the sport will move on at its own pace,” Hassan said.

“Besides that, we have three months in hand for the England series. The situation will not stay the same over this period. Whatever the situation, I have always said we have to strengthen our security system. If we can ensure the highest security, sport won’t be held up in any country,” Hassan concluded.