Representatives of the International Cricket Council are reportedly set to visit Bangladesh for discussions around their participation in the upcoming T20 World Cup in India.
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has reiterated that the country's cricket team will not play any of their T20 World Cup matches in India and want their games shifted to co-hosts Sri Lanka.
The ICC has said there is no specific or heightened security threat for Bangladesh playing in India at the T20 World Cup, even though the country's sports adviser said they still have concerns.
Bangladesh batter Najmul Hossain Shanto admits "it is not easy" to perform in global tournaments when off-field controversies continue to haunt the team.
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) says the ICC "has conveyed its willingness to work closely" with the country due to security concerns about playing in India at the T20 World Cup.
Bangladesh has imposed an indefinite ban on the broadcast and promotion of the Indian Premier League following the controversial removal of fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman from Kolkata Knight Riders ahead of the 2026 season.