Bangladesh national womens cricket team meets PM

A delegation of Bangladesh women cricketers who are taking part in the ICC Womens T20 World Cup 2024, met Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at her official residence Ganabhaban on Sunday.

Youth and Sports Minister Nazmul Hassan, MP, Chief Executive Officer Geoffrey John Allardice, Bangladesh Women National Cricket Team Captain Nigar Sultana and Indian Women National Cricket Team Captain Harmanpreet Kaurv were among the delegation members.

The Prime Minister took part in a photo session with the delegation, PMs Deputy Press Secretary KM Shakhawat Moon said in a briefing.
The ICC Womens T20 World Cup 2024 will be held in Bangladesh from October 3 to October 20.

As many as 10 countries including host Bangladesh, current champion Australia, England and India will participate in the tournament.

Bangladesh is hosting the tournament for the second time.

Earlier, Bangladesh hosted the tournament in 2014.    —UNB