Barmy Army not going to Bangladesh

[Malcolm Merlyn]

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The Barmy Army, a group of travelling England fans, has said it will not be following the team on tour in Bangladesh owing to prevailing security concerns. A statement on the group's website said that while the BCB had taken an interest in improving security for fans, the "measures do not yet go far enough to persuade us to go against FCO (Foreign and Commonwealth Office) advice."

The development came two days after England ODI captain Eoin Morgan and opening batsman Alex Hales said they would not be travelling to Bangladesh either, despite the ECB saying the tour would go ahead, following an assessment of the security measures in place.

"Behind the scenes we have been liaising with the ECB and the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) and have now received advice from the latter," the Barmy Army said. "We have been supplied with a list of hotels in Dhaka and Chittagong that will receive protection from the Bangladesh Police and been told that England supporters will be afforded their own segregated area within the stadium.

 

"However on the issue of escorts to and from stadiums (where due to local traffic conditions supporters will be most vulnerable to attack), we have been supplied with the contact details of a private security company, the implication being that any extra security will have be at supporter's own expense. Whilst we are grateful that the BCB are taking an interest, we feel these measures do not yet go far enough to persuade us to go against FCO advice.

 

"It is a matter of great regret that we feel unable to endorse travel to Bangladesh. Those of us lucky enough to have visited this country on previous tours have lasting and fond memories of a warm welcome, friendly locals and wonderful food. Perhaps the greatest pleasure being able to mix freely with the general population, particularly in and around the stadiums. We were also able to wander and explore the teeming cities of Dhaka and Chittagong without fear. FCO advice specifically warns against such activities."

 

The concerns over security for England's tour of Bangladesh began after Dhaka, the nation's capital, suffered a terrorist attack in July that left many dead. Australia had also cancelled their tour to the country at the end of last year and had pulled out of the Under-19 World Cup this year due to security concerns.

http://www.espncricinfo.com/bangladesh-v-england-2016-17/content/story/1056853.html

[jf1gp_1]

Indians were there sometime back and it was fine, how bad could it have got in such a short time ?

[kosingh]

Bangladesh used to be such a lovely country. Then they started hating india. Now they hate all "non believers"

[sandeep]

I think you shouldn't judge a country by its idiotic internet cricket fans.  If that were the case then, India would be a country full of arrogant rude jerks :D

[Vilander]

23 minutes ago, sandeep said:

I think you shouldn't judge a country by its idiotic internet cricket fans.  If that were the case then, India would be a country full of arrogant rude jerks :D

yup and pak,SL fans may be called passive aggressive, hide behind other names p$%%^#s. :) 

[sandeep]

Why are you bringing Pak, SL into this?  G mein dum hai to openly bol.  Just because someone calls out prejudiced nonsense, doesnt make them less Indian. 

[kosingh]

3 hours ago, sandeep said:

I think you shouldn't judge a country by its idiotic internet cricket fans.  If that were the case then, India would be a country full of arrogant rude jerks :D

Have you been to Bangladesh? Bangladeshis hate India much more than Pakistanis hate India. Or Indians hate Pakistan. 

[sandeep]

6 minutes ago, kosingh said:

Have you been to Bangladesh? Bangladeshis hate India much more than Pakistanis hate India. Or Indians hate Pakistan. 

I have not been to Bangladesh, but have met plenty of nice Bangladeshis in NYC.  Yet to meet one who "hate" India.  

[kosingh]

Just now, sandeep said:

I have not been to Bangladesh, but have met plenty of nice Bangladeshis in NYC.  Yet to meet one who "hate" India.  

Well I have spent 3 months in Bangladesh. But Bangladesh isn't as Bangadeshi as NYC.

[Texy]

The problem is the rising Islamic fundamentalism in BD. 

[sandeep]

23 minutes ago, kosingh said:

Well I have spent 3 months in Bangladesh. But Bangladesh isn't as Bangadeshi as NYC.

so that makes you an expert on all things bong, and the right to generalize about the entire country?  You will meet plenty of trash-minded Bangladeshs who have spent time in India and will claim all Indians hate bangladeshis.  

[sourab10forever]

This thread is heading somewhat else..

[Lala]

It's not only Bangladesh. Entire world hates India I guess.  No clue, gimme some reasons 

[Sandeep99]

Why risk lives? Bangla fans turn terrorists when their team loses..

[TheWall]

2 hours ago, Lala said:

It's not only Bangladesh. Entire world hates India I guess.  No clue, gimme some reasons 

For u..pak = entire world. Cant help...

 

[Malcolm Merlyn]

For u..pak = entire world. Cant help...

 

He is a lankan.May be ashamed of his nationality.

[chewy]

6 hours ago, Lala said:

It's not only Bangladesh. Entire world hates India I guess.  No clue, gimme some reasons 

lol, says someone whose country is near bottom of list in the passport rankings. 

[Adi_91]

13 hours ago, Malcolm Merlyn said:

He is a lankan.May be ashamed of his nationality.

But, speaks like a pure Pakistani. Without logic, sense, etc. 

[CoverDrive]

no drink no cheer

[rahulrulezz]

On September 16, 2016 at 4:00 PM, Texy said:

The problem is the rising Islamic fundamentalism in BD. 

Basically this. Bangladesh was associated more with their Bengali culture (food, music, arts) but recent phenomenon of ummar brotherhood has caught up in Bangladesh which is very sad to see. On a side note, Bangladeshis are way more inclusive and respectful to non Muslims than Pakistanis. Sadly things are changing in Bangladesh