Bangladesh and Australia women's national cricket teams today (April 3) paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.

They exchanged greetings with the Premier at Ganabhaban this afternoon.

The prime minister during meeting with the players highlighted various steps taken for the development of cricket and other sports in Bangladesh, said PM’s Deputy Press Secretary KM Shakhawat Moon at a media briefing.

Sheikh Hasina said her government is sincere about sports and always promotes the development of sports.

In the meeting, Australian women cricketers admired the hospitality of Bangladesh.

The PM presented gifts to women cricketers.

Sports Minister and Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) President Nazmul Hassan Papon was also present.

BDST: 2021 HRS, April 03, 2024
MSK