``But the whole issue is debatable,'' he told CricInfo365 and ruled out the possibility of betting over the Wills International Cup in Dhaka while the second quarter final between world champions Sri Lanka and New Zealand was going on at Bangabandhu National Stadium.

The sensational beting issue was highlighted in local press Monday, specially in tabloid Bangla daily Manab Zamin.

About successful first three-day of the biggest sport carnival in the country, the BCB President said it was a matter of pride for Bangladesh to have been able to host Wills International Cup after the devastating flood.

``The tournament has been able to project Bangladesh's positive image outside and that we're capable of hosting such a big event,'' he said.

Asked about the huge expenditure of 3.3 million US dollar for the one-off tournament at a time when the government has appealed for international flood aid, he said it was not that huge. ``But we've got more in return.''

Saber Chowdhury, who is also the Deputy Minister for Shipping, said: ``Benefits are not confined to this tournament alone but well beyond... there has been infrastructural development and a boost to the game itself in the cricket-mad country.''

He added: ``We also needed the tournament for a face-lift to the profile of the country.''