Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is working to bring home Nahid Rana and Rishad Hossain from the Pakistan Super League (PSL) "in a timely and secure manner" following rising tensions between India and Pakistan.

The escalation has not only cast doubt over Bangladesh's upcoming T20I series in Pakistan but also raised immediate concerns for its players currently in Islamabad. Both Rishad, representing Lahore Qalandars, and Nahid, playing for Peshawar Zalmi, are awaiting safe passage home.

BCB sources confirmed that the players would be flown back as soon as Pakistani airspaces reopen. One source noted that if a window emerges tonight, the board is ready to act quickly to arrange their departure.

Amid the tense situation, Pakistan's Airport Authority announced the suspension of flights at Lahore, Sialkot and Karachi airports until noon today, citing "regional tensions and operational considerations."

In a statement, BCB said it had been in constant touch with both players and is working closely with Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and the Bangladesh High Commission in Islamabad.

"BCB is coordinating with the relevant authorities to ensure that all arrangements are in place to facilitate the eventual departure of the players from Pakistan in a timely and secure manner," stated the BCB press release.

The urgency heightened after a drone reportedly fell within the Rawalpindi Stadium complex, prompting the PCB to postpone and reschedule several PSL fixtures.

According to ESPNcricinfo, foreign players in the PSL are believed to be keen on the idea that the remainder of the PSL be moved to Dubai. Several foreign players reportedly sat with PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi after the drone incident at Rawalpindi Stadium.

Regarding the May-June's T20I series, PCB officials have told local media in Bangladesh that they are hopeful of the series taking place. However, BCB is also placing the highest priority on players' security.

BCB director Akram Khan told The Daily Star, "The situation is something that's difficult right now, since if things turn bad, we need a decision from their end [Pakistan] while we are concerned about the players and that's our priority.

"I think if a development comes, PCB and concerned authorities will let us know. There has been no discussion here regarding the series being postponed or anything."

Meanwhile, in India, Indian Premier League has also felt the impact. The match between Mumbai Indians and Punjab Kings, originally scheduled for Sunday in Dharamsala, has been shifted to Ahmedabad, Gujarat, after Dharamsala airport was closed due to rising security concerns.

With the cricketing world watching closely, both PCB and BCCI continue to navigate logistical challenges while keeping contingency plans in place should further relocations or adjustments become necessary.