BCB Restricts Journalists' Stadium Access Amid T20 World Cup Controversy
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News18•31-01-2026, 20:15
BCB Restricts Journalists' Stadium Access Amid T20 World Cup Controversy
- •The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has imposed new restrictions on Bangladeshi journalists' entry to the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium (SBNCS).
- •These restrictions are part of 'security enhancement measures' and apply to all persons, including media representatives.
- •Media access is now limited to specific occasions: match days, official press conferences, BCB-invited events, and communicated practice sessions.
- •Gate 1 is designated as the exclusive entry point for media to the SBNCS.
- •The move comes amidst controversy regarding Bangladesh's participation in the T20 World Cup, with ICC replacing them with Scotland for the 2026 edition.
Why It Matters: BCB has tightened stadium access for journalists, citing security, following T20 World Cup participation issues.
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