Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Pranay Verma today hosted a reception at India House in Dhaka in honour of the Bangladesh Women’s Cricket Team. Photo : Collected

DHAKA, Sept 16, 2025 (BSS) – Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Pranay Verma today hosted a reception at India House in Dhaka in honour of the Bangladesh Women’s Cricket Team ahead of their participation in the 2025 ICC Women’s ODI World Cup.

In his welcome remarks, the High Commissioner highlighted the deep and enduring bonds between Bangladesh and India, rooted in their shared geography, history, language and culture. 

He said cricket remained another significant link connecting the two neighbours.

Verma noted that the women’s cricket teams of both countries had undergone an impressive transformation in recent years, competing with passion and producing high-quality performances that made their nations proud.

He described the Bangladesh Women’s Cricket Team as a symbol of women’s empowerment and youth power, expressing confidence that their journey would inspire every girl-child in Bangladesh to pursue her dreams and excel in her chosen field. 

Extending his best wishes for the tournament, the High Commissioner said Bangladesh’s women cricketers would continue to reach “greater glory and newer heights.”

The reception was also attended by Bangladesh National Women’s Cricket Wing Chairman Nazmul Abedeen and Shathira Jakir Jessy, who will become the first Bangladeshi woman umpire to officiate in an ICC World Cup match.

The 2025 ICC Women’s ODI World Cup, the 13th edition of the tournament, will be jointly hosted by India and Sri Lanka from September 30 to November 2.