Bangladesh’s Youth and Sports State Minister Aminul Haque said the government will decide its next move after it formally updates the International Cricket Council, following the submission of a report by a five-member probe committee on Sunday, April 5. Aminul called an inter-ministerial meeting after receiving the committee’s letter, which laid out recommendations aimed at ensuring a free and fair election process. Speaking after the meeting, he said the investigation team had already handed over its findings that morning and that discussions were immediately held with relevant ministries. “Once we inform the ICC about the investigation report, we will take our next decision,” Aminul said, adding that he would not commit to a specific timeline for public release and that any further action will be guided by due process and international protocol.
Earlier in the day, former sports state adviser Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuyain—widely described as the key figure behind the election mechanism—clarified his position after the probe committee informed the media that he had not agreed to meet them in person. In a post on Facebook, Asif said he asked for clarification on whether the probe committee had the mandate to investigate a matter that was under judicial consideration and involved an autonomous institution. He claimed he did not receive a satisfactory response and said he would not knowingly take part in any process he considers irregular or contemptuous.
Aminul also stated that Bhuyain did not cooperate with the probe committee while the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) elections were being investigated, and that the authorities have already taken note of his absence. “The investigation report has already been submitted. Since he did not participate, that is certainly reflected in the report,” Aminul said. He added that the review process included confirming Bhuyain’s non-attendance, noting that he had personally seen that record.
