Cricket has always been a cornerstone of Bangladesh’s national pride. The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), though imperfect, succeeded in establishing cricket as a vital national asset -- representing stability, hope, and international identity. Publicly available credible intelligence does not indicate that the Bangladesh national cricket team faces any special or heightened threat. Bangladesh risks being seen as an unreliable participant in international sport -- a country willing to withdraw from or disrupt tournaments when diplomatic winds shift. Cricket once elevated Bangladesh's reputation globally.

Source: Dhaka Tribune January 24, 2026 11:07 UTC