Security Commitment Reaffirmed

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has reiterated its commitment to providing top-level security for India's scheduled white-ball tour in September, with the board prepared to further strengthen its arrangements if required. Speaking on Tuesday, BCB security committee chairman Sayeed Ibrahim Ahmed said the board was leaving no stone unturned to ensure the safety of the visiting Indian team.

While formal discussions with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) are yet to begin, he expressed confidence that the tour would proceed as planned. The development comes after the BCB recently invited Expressions of Interest (EOI) for its 2026 and 2027 home international fixtures, specifically including India's 2026 tour, signalling growing optimism that the series will go ahead despite earlier uncertainty.

Addressing Security Concerns

Ibrahim, who also serves as the son of Bangladesh Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed, stressed that security remains a top priority for the BCB. "Security is always a concern for every touring side, especially for the major cricketing nations. We have not yet formally started communication with them (BCCI). We are hopeful there will be no complaints if the tour takes place as planned," Ibrahim told reporters in Dhaka.

He added that the level of security would be reviewed based on the prevailing situation during the series. "It will depend on the circumstances, and if required, we will enhance the security," he said. Relations between India and Bangladesh have experienced strain in recent times, leading to concerns over the bilateral series. Security had previously emerged as a major talking point after the then Muhammad Yunus-led interim government cited safety concerns while withdrawing Bangladesh's participation from the last T20 World Cup in India.