Bangladesh’s National Sports Council has taken major action against the Aminul Islam-led Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), dissolving the current setup and installing Tamim Iqbal as the head of an ad-hoc committee. The move follows findings of alleged irregularities linked to the board’s previous election, and the new committee has been tasked with overseeing a fresh election within a three-month window.
BCB dissolved; Tamim Iqbal named ad-hoc committee president
- The National Sports Council officially dissolved the Bangladesh Cricket Board led by Aminul Islam on Tuesday.
- Tamim Iqbal, a former Bangladesh captain and opening batter, was appointed president of an ad-hoc committee to run the board’s affairs temporarily.
- The council’s Sports Director, Aminul Ehsan, confirmed that an investigation report—prepared by a committee constituted by the council—had been submitted to the NSC.
- The investigation pointed to multiple irregularities connected to the BCB elections held on October 6 last year.
- The report was also shared with the International Cricket Council, and the ICC was informed that an 11-member ad-hoc committee would be formed.
- The newly created committee will be responsible for conducting a fresh election for the BCB within the next three months.
The 11-member ad-hoc committee includes Tamim Iqbal (President), Rashna Imam, Miza Yasir Abbas, Syed Ibrahim Ahmed, Israfil Khosru, Minhajul Abedin Nannu, Athar Ali Khan, Tanvir Chowdhury, Salman Ispahani, Rafiqul Islam Babu, and Fahim Sinha.
Tamim’s role amid the T20 World Cup dispute
Tamim’s name has been closely linked to Bangladesh’s earlier T20 World Cup controversy, which centred on the BCB’s decision not to send the men’s team to India for the 20-team tournament. The conflict escalated after the BCCI instructed three-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders to release pacer Mustafizur Rahman from their squad amid worsening India–Bangladesh tensions.
- After Mustafizur was released, Bangladesh insisted its matches be moved to Sri Lanka.
- The ICC carried out an independent security and risk assessment and concluded there were no security concerns.
- Despite the assessment, the BCB chief at the time—Islam—continued to press his position.
- Bangladesh were consequently excluded from the tournament and replaced by Scotland in Group C.
- Following Bangladesh’s exit, Pakistan threatened to boycott the competition and later also threatened to refuse to play against India.
- Those threats did not materialise after ICC engagement and assurances to Bangladesh, including holding at least one event before 2028, with the next U19 World Cup widely expected to fall within that timeframe.
Finance committee sacked after “Indian agent” allegation
During the broader T20 World Cup dispute, Tamim had urged the BCB to consider players’ interests and participate in the tournament. At that time, M Nazmul Islam—chairman of the finance committee—accused the former national captain of being an “Indian agent.”
The comment triggered strong criticism from multiple Bangladesh cricketers, and the board later moved to remove him from his role as the backlash intensified. In its official release, the BCB said it had reviewed recent developments and, in the best interest of the organisation, decided to remove Mr Najmul Islam from his responsibilities as Chairman of the Finance Committee with immediate effect.
