The British High Commission Dhaka on Thursday hosted a special reception to honour the Bangladesh Women's National Cricket Team ahead of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 in England and Wales next month.

Hosted by the British High Commissioner to Bangladesh, Sarah Cooke, the reception celebrated the team's achievements and wished them success as they prepare to represent Bangladesh on the global stage.

Speaking at the function, Sarah Cooke said cricket remains a cherished sport in both the United Kingdom and Bangladesh and continues to strengthen people-to-people ties between the two countries.

"We are delighted to welcome the Bangladesh Women's Cricket Team to the UK in the coming month and look forward to supporting them as they compete at the highest level," she said.

The reception also highlighted the growing sporting relations between Bangladesh and the United Kingdom and reaffirmed a shared commitment to promoting women's empowerment through sports.

The event was attended by members of parliament, senior government officials, officials of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), politicians, sports personalities and media representatives.

Guests at the event interacted closely with the players and coaching staff following the brief remarks.

The ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 will feature leading cricketing nations competing across multiple venues in England and Wales, with England and Scotland also participating in the tournament.