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PM expresses delight over Tigers’ victory against Pakistan
NEW YORK, Sept 26, 2018 (BSS)-Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today expressed
delight over Bangladesh’s victory against Pakistan in the ongoing Asia Cup
Cricket.
“I extend my heartfelt congratulations to my cricket team for today’s
victory against Pakistan,” she told journalists here in her instant reaction
after the Bangladesh’s win in Abu Dhabi.
“I pray that the trend of victory that they initiated is continued,” she
added.
The prime minister expressed her firm optimism that Bangladesh will clinch
more victory in future. “We will clinch more victory Insha Aallah … the
victory is ours,” she said showing the victory sign.
Bangladesh moved into the final of the 14th edition of the six-nation
continental tournament as they defeated two-time champions Pakistan by 37
runs in a virtual semifinal at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi today.
Bangladesh will now face India in the final in Dubai International Cricket
Stadium on Friday.
Earlier, the prime minister extended her heartiest congratulation to
Bangladesh cricket team for defeating Pakistan in the ongoing Asia Cup
Cricket.
In a congratulatory message, Sheikh Hasina, now in New York, greeted all
the players, coach and officials of the national team as well as Bangladesh
Cricket Board (BCB) officials concerned for defeating Pakistan, PM’s Press
Secretar Ihsanul Karim said.
The prime minister arrived here on September 23 on a weeklong official
visit to the United States to attend the 73rd Session of the United Nations
(UN) General Assembly here.
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