Pakistan, May 11 -- The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has confirmed it is in active talks with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) regarding the upcoming white-ball tour scheduled for later this month. However, growing tensions between India and Pakistan have cast serious doubts over the series.

In a statement released Saturday, the BCB stressed that the safety and security of players and staff is its top priority. "All decisions regarding the tour will be taken with full consideration of the current situation in Pakistan," the board added.

Bangladesh is due to arrive in Pakistan on May 21 to play five T20 matches in Lahore and Faisalabad, with the series expected to start on May 25. However, the regional unrest has made the tour uncertai...