DHAKA,  – President M Abdul Hamid today extended heartiest congratulation to the national cricket team as they secured a thumping eight-wicket victory against New Zealand in their first Test at the Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui.

In a felicitation message, the head of the state greeted all the players, coach and officials of the national cricket team as well as Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) officials concerned for beating New Zealand. The winning spree of the Bangladesh cricket team would continue in days to come, President Hamid hoped.