In a remarkable display of sportsmanship and national pride, Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus extended his heartfelt congratulations to the Bangladesh national cricket team following their historic 2-0 Test series whitewash against Pakistan. Speaking via phone to team captain Najmul Hossain Shanto on Tuesday, September 3, Yunus praised the team for their exceptional performance and expressed the nation's collective pride.

"Heartiest congratulations on behalf of the government and myself. The whole nation is proud of you," Professor Yunus told Shanto shortly after Bangladesh clinched a six-wicket victory in the second Test at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, completing a dominant 2-0 series sweep.

Bangladesh's performance in the series was nothing short of extraordinary. In the first Test, the team showcased their resilience by staging a remarkable comeback from 26/6 to nearly overhaul Pakistan's total. Litton Das's scintillating 138 in the first innings and Mehidy Hasan Miraz’s all-round brilliance, including a fifer, were pivotal in this effort.

In the second Test, Bangladesh’s bowlers, particularly Hasan Mahmud and Nahid Rana, dismantled the Pakistani batting lineup, dismissing them for just 172 runs in the second innings. The chase was anchored by vital contributions from Najmul Hossain Shanto, Mominul Haque, and the experienced duo of Shakib Al Hasan and Mushfiqur Rahim, leading to a comfortable win and the series whitewash.

Professor Yunus announced that the Bangladesh cricket team would be honored with a reception upon their return home, underscoring the significance of this historic achievement.

The series victory comes at a time when the nation has faced significant challenges, including recent floods and social unrest. Yunus's words and the team's triumph offer a much-needed boost to the country’s morale, highlighting the unifying power of sports.