The Asian Cricket Council has announced the schedule and group assignments for the sixth edition of the Women’s Asia Cup. Bangladesh has been drawn into a group with Indonesia, Sri Lanka, and the United Arab Emirates, but will not face rivals India and Pakistan in the initial group stage. The tournament, a Twenty20 competition, is set to begin on August 28th. Eight teams have been divided into two groups for the competition. Further details regarding the composition of the other group, including the placement of India and Pakistan, were not provided in the initial announcement. Bangladesh will begin their campaign against Indonesia, hoping for a strong start in the tournament.