[1][2][3] A terrorist attack in Dhaka four months before the tour started raised concerns about team safety.

This led to two members of the England team, regular one-day captain Eoin Morgan and opener Alex Hales, to withdraw from selection.

[5] In response to the defeat England captain Alastair Cook said "it's not easy for me to say, but it's a good win for Bangladesh cricket".

[24] The England supporters' group, the Barmy Army, said there was "too much risk" for fans to travel to Bangladesh and later confirmed they would not be following the tour.

[27][28] Buttler said that Morgan remains "very much the captain" and his choice not to tour Bangladesh "won't divide the dressing room".

[31][32] James Anderson and Mark Wood withdrew from the England squads before the tour started due to injury.