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Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has delayed the departure of the Bangladesh A team to Islamabad by 48 hours and postponed the upcoming series against Pakistan.

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) issued a statement saying that the Bangladesh A tour to Pakistan was postponed by at least 48 hours due to unavoidable circumstances.

"The BCB has confirmed to the PCB their men's "A" cricket team's departure for Islamabad has been delayed by 48 hours due to unforeseen circumstances. The BCB and PCB have been in regular contact for the past two days and will continue to work together on the revised tour itinerary with further details to follow in due course. The Bangladesh "A" cricket team was due to arrive in Islamabad in the wee hours of Wednesday for two four-day and three 50-over matches from 10-27 August."

Bangladesh's upcoming tour to Pakistan is also likely to be affected by the recent surge of violence in the nation. The two-match Test series scheduled to start on August 21 is now uncertain due to the latest developments in Bangladesh.

The Pakistan National Cricket Team and the Bangla Tigers will play a Test series starting on August 21 in Rawalpindi, followed by the second match in Karachi from August 30.

Both games will be part of the ICC Test Championship, crucial for both teams.