DHAKA: President Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina have congratulated the Bangladesh cricket national team for their record win over Scotland in World Cup match on Thursday.

Prime Minister’s press wing said the premier conveyed her special thanks to all players, manager, coach, board officials on the victory.

In her message, the premier hoped Tigers will uphold the honor of Red-Green National Flag. She also wished good luck for Tigers.

Tigers paved the way to ensure the second round of the ICC World Cup by beating Scotland by six wickets in the Pool A match in Nelson Thursday.

A nervous ninety coupled with three fifties propelled Bangladesh score 322 run in response to 318 of Scotland. They reached the winning target with 11 balls remaining.

BDST: 1247 HRS, MAR 05, 2015