Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will accord a reception to Akbar Ali-led ICC U-19 World Cup champions Bangladesh team on March 8 at Ganabhaban in the capital. State Minister for Youth and Sports Zahid Ahsan Russell MP disclosed it to the reporters after the opening ceremony of the 9th Special Olympics Bangladesh National Games at Gulshan Youth Club premises here on Sunday. “The Prime Minister will accord the reception to the ICC U-19 World Cup champions Bangladesh team next Sunday (March 8),” Russell said. At first the PM wanted to arrange the reception at open space like Suhrawardi Udyan or Sangsad Bhaban area. Later, she decided to hold the program at her Ganabhaban residence to spend time with the world champions, he said.
