The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has addressed growing uncertainty around their national team’s scheduled T20I series in Pakistan later this month. While the five-match tour is still on the calendar from May 25 to June 3 in Faisalabad and Lahore, cross-border tensions between India and Pakistan have raised serious doubts. Also READ: 'Test cricket needs Virat': Brian Lara's heartfelt message for Kohli Although no official decision has been taken yet, the BCB has acknowledged the situation through a public statement and confirmed that discussions with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) are ongoing. The security and well-being of players remain the top priority. "The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is in active and ongoing discussions with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) regarding the Bangladesh National Team's forthcoming tour of Pakistan. The BCB wishes to reiterate that the safety and security of its players and support staff remain the Board's highest priority. All decisions concerning the tour will be made with careful consideration of the current situation in Pakistan, ensuring they align with the best interests of the team and Bangladesh cricket," the BCB said. The tour remains officially scheduled, with no confirmation from the BCB yet, as the Board continue to closely monitor the situation. Bangladesh to tour UAE first before final decision Before any call is made on the Pakistan tour, Bangladesh will proceed with a short T20I series against the United Arab Emirates. The two matches, to be held on May 17 and 19 at Sharjah Cricket Stadium, will go ahead as planned. "As part of its continued commitment to international engagement and preparation, the Bangladesh National Team will tour the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for a two-match T20 International series against the host nation as scheduled. The series is set to commence next week," the board confirmed. The BCB is expected to use this window to further assess the situation in Pakistan and hold further talks with the PCB. A final decision on the tour is likely to follow soon after, with officials stressing that player safety will outweigh all other factors.