Australia have delayed the departure of their Test cricket squad for security concerns raised by the Australian government that militant groups may target the tourists.
Aussie test team, led by new skipper Steve Smith, was due to leave Sydney on Monday morning for Bangladesh but not assembling until arrival in Dhaka, cricket.com.au reports.
Chief Executive Officer James Sutherland of Cricket Australia said that recent advice from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) had identified a potential security risk in Bangladesh.
"We have received advice from DFAT and based on that information we are working with security experts and the Bangladesh Cricket Board on a revised security plan for the tour," Sutherland said.
The official said: "We will wait to receive updated security information early in the week before confirming the team's travel arrangements and in the meantime, we are working with the ACA and keeping our players and support staff fully informed."
DFAT issued its latest security advice about Bangladesh on Friday, saying there was "reliable information" of a threat to Australians.
The Australian government warns "reconsider your need to travel" for the Chittagong Hill Tracts region, a politically unstable mountainous area that borders India and Burma.
The first test was due to begin October 9 at Chittagong, with the second test set to be played from October 17 in Dhaka.
A three-day tour match was scheduled to begin next Saturday in Fatullah, a match that could now be in doubt due to the Australian team's delayed departure.
Australia have not toured Bangladesh since three ODIs in 2011, and have not played a Test there since April 2006, when Jason Gillespie famously scored a double century.