Bangladesh commandos participate in a mock war game at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium yesterday. Pic/AFP

Dhaka: Bangladeshi army commandos abseiled into the national stadium yesterday in a show of strength designed to reassure England's cricketers over their security on the eve of the opening ODI of their controversial tour. More than a dozen commandos scaled down ropes from helicopters hovering over the nets at Dhaka's Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium, which is hosting the first two games in a three-match series beginning tonight.