BCB asks sports ministry to shut investigation committee

The Bangladesh Cricket Board on Monday warned the Bangladesh government of attempting interference as it formed an investigation committee to look into the board's elections held last year.

The sports ministry @L0$ a five-member body, and gave them 15 working days, starting March 11, to look into allegations of "irregularities, manipulation and abuse of power" in the BCB elections which helped Aminul Islam to run the board as president.

"In this context, the matter has been informally referenced in discussions with senior representatives of the ICC leadership," the BCB statement said.

"It was indicated that developments which could be interpreted as interference in the affairs of a democratically elected cricket board may raise governance concerns within the international cricket framework," it said.

"Given the potential implications for Bangladesh cricket at the international level, the BCB considers it important to address this matter with due care and transparency. Before initiating any formal communication or proceedings with the ICC, the BCB believes it is appropriate to engage directly with the National Sports Council to seek clarification regarding the context, intent, and possible implications of the gazette," it added.

The BCB asked the sports ministry to shut down the investigation committee altogether as they feel it will protect Bangladesh cricket.

"Accordingly, the BCB has requested the National Sports Council to close this matter in a manner that safeguards the stability, independence, and continued progress of Bangladesh cricket, while also ensuring that the country's standing within the international cricket community remains fully protected," it added.

Tamim Iqbal decided to quit the election midway citing government interference as there were allegations of election engineering when the elections were held.

Within hours after the results were announced, the then sports ministry had to withdraw their nominated BCB director, after his past political connections were revealed on social media.

A large section of the Dhaka clubs, which forms Category-2 in the BCB elections, have called the current BCB board of directors illegal following the elections, while they have also boycotted the 2025-26 season's Dhaka leagues.