Barrister Zaima Rahman, daughter of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, on Thursday evening shared a warm and lively interaction with members of the Bangladesh women's national cricket team, extending her best wishes ahead of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, set to be held in England and Wales this June.

At a special send-off reception hosted by British High Commissioner to Bangladesh Sarah Cooke in honour of cricket team members, Zaima was seen engaging in friendly conversations with the players, exchanging pleasantries and posing for selfies in a cheerful atmosphere.

The reception at the British High Commissioner’s residence celebrated Bangladesh team’s achievements and wished them success as they prepared to represent Bangladesh on the global stage.

The event brought together members of parliament, senior government officials, and members of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), politicians, sports personalities and representatives from the media.

"Cricket is a beloved sport in both the UK and Bangladesh and plays a vital role in strengthening people-to-people ties between our two nations,” said British High Commissioner Sarah Cooke.

She said they are delighted to welcome the Bangladesh Women's Cricket Team to the UK in the coming month and look forward to supporting them as they compete at the highest level.

The event provided an opportunity to acknowledge the players' hard work, highlight the strengthening sporting ties between Bangladesh and the United Kingdom, and underscore the shared commitment to promoting women's empowerment through sports.

The reception featured brief remarks and opportunities for guests to engage with the players and coaching staff.

The ICC T20 Women's World Cup 2026 will see top teams from around the world compete for the prestigious title, with matches scheduled in multiple venues across England and Wales.

England and Scotland, two UK nations, are also competing in the tournament.

In February, the International Cricket Council (ICC) officially revealed the complete schedule and groupings for the expanded 12-team Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, set to be hosted across England and Wales from June 12 to July 5.

Bangladesh, having qualified unbeaten alongside Ireland, Scotland, and tournament debutants the Netherlands in Nepal last month, has been placed in a highly competitive Group 1.

The Tigresses will face cricketing heavyweights Australia, India, South Africa, and Pakistan, as well as the Netherlands.

Group 2 will feature tournament hosts England, defending champions New Zealand, West Indies, Sri Lanka, Ireland, and Scotland.