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Published on March 2, 2016
The Tigers moved into the final of the tournament as they defeated Pakistan by 5 wickets in the Mirpur Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium here on Wednesday under the lights.
In a felicitation message, the cricket-lover Premier extended her heartiest greetings to all concerned including manager, coach and cricket board officials side by side with the national team for this stunning success.
She said Bangladesh's cricket has now been placed at dignified position on the world stage thanks to highest sincerity of the government for the development of the cricket and as well as sincere efforts of the players.
Sheikh Hasina also hoped that the national team would keep the trend of the victory ongoing in future.
The Prime Minister watched the match from the stadium and provided inspiration to the Tigers.
She greeted the Bangladeshi heroes by waving hands after all-rounder Mahmudullah hit the winning stroke of boundary.
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