The National Sports Council of Bangladesh has dissolved the existing Bangladesh Cricket Board and appointed Tamim Iqbal as the new president. The decision came after a government-appointed investigation committee found irregularities in the board elections held in October last year.
BCB dissolved, Tamim takes charge as president
Tamim, 37, becomes the youngest BCB chief and will head an 11-member ad-hoc committee. The panel includes former captain Minhajul Abedin and former cricketer-turned-commentator Athar Ali Khan, along with Rashna Imam, Mirza Yeasir Abbas, Syed Ibrahim Ahmed, Israfil Khasru, Tanjil Chowdhury, Salman Ispahani, Rafiqul Islam and Fahim Sinha.
The investigation committee presented its findings at the sports ministry, detailing concerns over the conduct of the elections and recommending structural changes. Acting on those suggestions, the government moved to dissolve the existing board and install an interim body.
Pressure builds, elections to follow
The decision follows a period of growing pressure on the board. Former president Aminul Islam had earlier indicated his intention to continue despite the ongoing scrutiny. However, the situation escalated after multiple allegations surfaced, including claims of malpractice, political interference and favouritism within the board.
Bangladesh’s absence from the recent ICC Men’s T20 World Cup also came under review during the discussions, adding to the concerns around governance and performance.
Instability within the board had become evident in recent weeks, with four directors resigning last week, taking the total number of departures since January to six. The developments further weakened the position of the existing administration.
The ad-hoc committee has been tasked with running the board’s affairs and conducting fresh elections within 90 days. The NSC has informed the International Cricket Council about the move and is awaiting a response.
The focus now shifts to restoring stability and ensuring a transparent election process, as Bangladesh cricket enters a transitional phase under new leadership.