"I would like to assure everyone concerned that both the BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) and the BCCB are committed and eager to stage the tour as per the FTP (Future Tour Programme) commitment," Asghar said in a statement on Monday.

Saber Hossain blamed present Board of dillydallying over Bangladesh's pending tour of India which was already postponed twice.

"Bangladesh's tour of India remains pending for quite a while and BCB has been dragging its heel on the issue. We are yet to hear a final word about when the tour is going to take place, and this does not project BCB as a smart board," Saber was quoted by an Indian news agency as saying.

Asghar however explained the reasons behind the delay and confirmed that the tour was still on.

"I would like to mention that the BCCB has been communicating with the BCCI and the ICC to reschedule the tour which was to be held in April'05. Unfortunately there were number of conflicting events such as the Pakistan tour of India (February to April'05) and Bangladesh tour of England, that the said tour could not take place. Subsequently we had a meeting with the BCCI and the ICC at the AGM held in London, June'05 and number of options were discussed.

"Keeping in mind the international commitments the available time frame also clashed with the ICC Super Series and Super Tests. Later on, at the Scheduling Meeting held in Dubai the BCCI agreed to host Bangladesh from 15th September'06 to 10th October'06. We must bear in mind that all the Test playing nations follow the FTP and makes necessary mutual adjustments with the respective Board," explained Asghar.

Saber also alleged that the present board dented the warm relationship with their Indian counterparts, which they had during their tenure.

"We had an excellent relation with the BCCI and they were instrumental in giving us the Test status. I remember how Jagmohan Dalmiya (the then BCCI president) fought for that, along with representatives of Pakistan and Sri Lanka. But since getting the Test status, we have lost the plot," observed Saber.

But Asghar dismissed the allegation.

"On behalf of Bangladesh Cricket Control Board I would like to recognise the warm relations and support we receive from Mr Jagmohan Dalmiya and the BCCI."