The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has introduced new regulations for sports journalists covering cricket at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium (SBNCS) in Mirpur. According to the revised rules, media personnel will no longer be able to access the stadium without a formal invitation from the BCB, the board confirmed in an official press release.
As part of ongoing security enhancement measures at the SBNCS and its surrounding areas, the BCB has issued updated entry guidelines, effective immediately. The new measures apply to all individuals entering the stadium complex, including media representatives.
Under the revised arrangements:
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Gate 1 will serve as the exclusive entry point for all media personnel.
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Media access will be allowed only during:
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Match days
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Official press conferences
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Events held by formal invitation from the BCB
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Specific practice or training sessions communicated in advance by the BCB
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The BCB has requested the understanding and cooperation of journalists and other stakeholders to ensure the smooth implementation of these measures, citing safety, security and orderly operations as the main priorities.
