NEW YORK, Sept 26, 2018 (BSS)-Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today extended
her heartiest congratulations to Bangladesh cricket team for defeating
Pakistan in the ongoing Asia Cup Cricket.
The Tigers 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.
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
Secretary Ihsanul Karim said.
The premier expressed the hope that the winning spree of the Bangladesh
cricket team would continue in future.
The prime minister arrived here on Sept 23 on a weeklong official visit to
the United States to attend the 73rd Session of the United Nations (UN)
General Assembly here.