Prime Minister Tarique Rahman extended his heartiest congratulations to the Bangladesh National Cricket Team following their historic Test match victory against Australia on Australian soil. The Tigers secured a memorable nine-wicket win over the top-ranked hosts in the first Test of the series in Darwin, marking a landmark moment in the nation’s sporting history.
The victory arrived as Bangladesh returned to play a Test series in Australia after 23 years. At the moment of triumph, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman was on an official visit to Kishoreganj, connecting directly with the team post-match using digital technology to share in the celebration.
Immediately following the match, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman spoke to the players via video call, conveying the warm wishes of millions of Bangladeshis and commending their performance.
In his congratulatory message to the team, the Prime Minister stated:
“This historic victory against a formidable side like Australia on their own soil is a matter of immense pride for our nation’s cricket. This extraordinary achievement is the direct result of the players’ unyielding morale, self-belief, technical skill, and collective team effort.”
The Prime Minister praised the players, head coach, coaching staff, and Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) officials. He expressed optimism that the Tigers would maintain this momentum in the upcoming second Test and secure a historical series win.
