Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal has said Australia cricket team's security concern over Bangladesh tour is baseless.
The minister made the statement while exchanging Eid greeting with journalists at his office on Sunday morning.
He said: "Australia's fear is baseless. No terrorist or militant attack has so far been made in Bangladesh."
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The minister said several international cricket teams including India, Pakistan and South Africa visited Bangladesh recently. "No problem arisen during their visits."
Australia cricket team delayed their Bangladesh tour for security concerns. The team was due to leave Sydney on Monday morning for Bangladesh.
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.
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.
