Officials from the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) met in Dhaka on Saturday to discuss cricket relations with India, a report by ANI said. The discussion followed an earlier message sent to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) about upcoming bilateral tours and wider cooperation between the two boards.
The session was chaired by BCB president Aminul Islam Bulbul. Earlier, BCB director Nazmul Abedin Fahim explained that the board’s outreach to the BCCI formed part of routine correspondence.
Quick facts
- BCB held a meeting in Dhaka on Saturday to discuss links with India.
- The meeting followed a prior communication to the BCCI on bilateral tours and cooperation.
- BCB president Aminul Islam Bulbul chaired the meeting.
- BCB director Nazmul Abedin Fahim said the board emailed the BCCI as regular engagement.
- The note referenced India’s Bangladesh visit in September and a subsequent Bangladesh women’s tour of India.
- Fahim said the letter also sought more opportunities for reciprocal cricket collaboration.
Speaking to ANI, Fahim said the board keeps up regular contact with other cricket boards and that the latest email was sent to continue that practice. He added that the communication was intended to keep both sides aligned on future cricket engagements.
In the message, Fahim said, the BCB flagged that the Indian men’s national team is set to tour Bangladesh in September for a series. He also noted that after the men’s tour, the Bangladesh women’s team is expected to travel to India.
Fahim further said the letter included a request to look into additional areas where the two boards could expand cooperation through reciprocal cricket activities. He described such exchanges as standard engagement as part of ongoing international cricket relationships.
IPL and ICC fallout in the background
The latest BCB meeting comes months after IPL franchise Kolkata Knight Riders released Bangladesh fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman from its 2026 squad following direction from the BCCI. The decision triggered criticism and concern from Bangladesh authorities and sections of the public.
Around the same period, the BCB asked to move Bangladesh’s fixtures in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 from India to Sri Lanka, citing security considerations. The ICC turned down the request, stating there was no credible threat to Bangladesh players.
Bangladesh were later withdrawn from the tournament and their spot was taken by Scotland. The situation was eventually settled after the BCB managed to avoid a fine from the ICC and secured the right to host an ICC event in 2028.
In addition, Bangladesh stopped the telecast of IPL matches within the country, further intensifying tensions around cricketing ties.
Stay tuned for more IPL updates, including the schedule, the points race, and the battle for the Orange Cap and Purple Cap.
