6.41 - Bangladesh prime minister Sheikh Hasina declares the World Cup 2011 open. Fireworks, music ensue.
6.26 - A bevy of ministers make long, impassioned speeches. This is a big moment for the country. Next up is Sharad Pawar, president of the ICC.
6.14 - Sonu Niigam is done singing ‘Let’s go for glory’. Let’s also go for a haircut?
6.05 - The loudest cheers were reserved for MS Dhoni and Shakib Al Hasan.
6.02 pm - Stumpy the elephant has done a round of the stadium. Now it’s the captains who are riding around the ground in rickshaws.
5.45 pm IST – The opening ceremony of the 2011 cricket World Cup is underway at the Bangabandhu Stadium in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
There’s been a rendition of the Bangladeshi national anthem to kick off proceedings.
There’s a packed audience at the ground. Bryan Adams, Sonu Niigam, Shankar Ehsaan Loy are slated to perform today.
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