On the eve of the first match of Bangabandhu Bangladesh vs West Indies Cricket Series,  Bangladesh and West Indies cricket teams showed solidarity with  Balck Lives Matter movement, a decentralized political and social movement.

Bangladesh won the toss against West Indies and opted to bowl in their first international match in 10 months after the breakout of Covid-19 pandemic. With this match, Bangabandhu Bangladesh vs West Indies Cricket Series began on January 20 at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium.