BCB offers free stadium entry for students during Mirpur Test

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has announced free entry for students and teachers from educational institutions to watch the second Test between Bangladesh and Ireland, starting tomorrow at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur.

The initiative has been taken to encourage greater youth involvement in Test cricket as Mushfiqur Rahim becomes the first Bangladeshi to reach the milestone of 100 Test matches during the game.

According to the BCB media release, students and teachers from schools, colleges, universities and madrassas will be allowed to watch the match from the Shaheed Mushtaq Stand (Upper Gallery) by showing their valid ID cards at the gate.

Entry for the designated group will be facilitated through Gate No. 5, the board confirmed in an announcement on Wednesday.

However, spectators must follow standard security protocols. The BCB reminded attendees that carrying bags, outside food, water bottles or any restricted items is not permitted inside the stadium.