Wasim Akram is interested in working for BCB, but…

Desk Report: Chandika Hathurusingha, Jamie Siddons, Phil Simmons, Mushtaq Ahmed, Russell Domingo, Shaun Tait—the list of foreign coaches in Bangladesh cricket is very long. But Wasim Akram is not on this list. This time, the Pakistani legend has expressed his interest in working with the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB). Wasim Akram, who left international cricket in 2003, is now working regularly as a commentator. His voice can be heard in ICC events, Asia Cup. He is equally good at analyzing cricket. The Pakistani bowling legend also works on various TV…

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Shant surprised by Razzak’s resignation

Desk Report: Abdur Razzak was on the selection panel for a long time with Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) chief selector Gazi Ashraf Hossain Lipu. Razzak resigned from the post of selector today. Razzak has decided to participate in the BCB elections. The star left-arm spinner of Bangladesh will be selected from Category-1 as the councilor of Khulna Divisional Sports Organization. Hasibul Hasan Shanto, who has just joined the selection panel, confirmed Razzak’s resignation to Ajker newspaper. Shanto expressed surprise at Razzak’s sudden resignation. Because, the three-match T20 series between Bangladesh…

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It is very sad to see cricketers being divided into factions: Sports Advisor

Desk Report: For the past few days, cricketers have been sharing the same post on social media regarding the BCB elections, saying, “Whatever is happening around the BCB elections is not desirable. This is a matter for the future of Bangladesh cricket and cricketers. We want the BCB elections to be free, fair and impartial.” This post was made by current and former cricketers of the national team. The matter has come to the attention of Asif Mahmud Sajeeb Bhuiyan, Advisor to the Ministry of Youth and Sports. At an…

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15 clubs regain councilorship after Tamim’s objection

Desk Report: Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) presidential candidate Tamim Iqbal had been alleging that he was trying to influence the upcoming elections from the beginning. He claimed that the councilorship of many district, division and club organizers of his party had been blocked. He appeared at the Election Commission hearing yesterday regarding that allegation. After the hearing, the Election Commission said that everything was being scrutinized and no decision had been made yet. Finally, the commission published the final voter list after 4:30 pm today. After hearing 30 of the…

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Why is Tamim afraid of his councilorship being revoked?

Desk Report: According to the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) election schedule, the Election Commissioner heard about 30 objections submitted on the draft voters’ list at the BCB office from 10 am to 5 pm today. Former national team captain Tamim Iqbal appeared in one of them. Tamim has been nominated as a councilor from Old DOHS Club. Although there were no major questions publicly about his candidacy, an objection letter was submitted yesterday with an anonymous signature challenging Tamim’s involvement with the club. Tamim expressed surprise over the matter. Tamim…

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It doesn’t matter if you lose, but don’t do anything dirty: Tamim

Desk Report: The BCB election heat is increasing due to allegations and counter-allegations. According to the revised schedule, about 30 objections were submitted to the Election Commission yesterday. There were objections against Tamim Iqbal’s councilship as well. Tamim came to the BCB today to participate in the appeal hearing. Tamim has already announced the BCB election. He is entering the fight with all his might. However, he claims that a party is trying to corrupt the BCB election. He will not suffer any harm if he loses the election, but…

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The heated debate over the BCB elections continues to grow.

Desk Report: The ‘election’ issue in Bangladesh is never smooth. No matter where the election is. The 2025 election of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is no exception. The election issue has reached the court this time. The BCB, along with the National Sports Council (NSC) and a section of the district division and club cricket organizers, has extended the time for submitting the nominations for councilors for categories 1, 2 and 3 in two phases due to opposition from the BCB, the National Sports Council (NSC), and a section…

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BCB President’s letter suspended

Desk Report: A new legal complication has arisen surrounding the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) elections. Four candidates have filed a writ petition in the High Court challenging the validity of the letter sent by BCB President Aminul Islam Bulbul regarding the nomination of district and divisional level councilors from Category-1. After hearing the writ at 3:30 pm today (Monday), the court suspended the validity of the letter for 15 days. At the same time, the BCB has been asked to respond to the writ within the next 10 working days.…

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Ishraq threatens to surround BCB by becoming a councilor

Desk Report: Since the change of power last year, protests and sieges have been seen in front of the BCB office at various times. Sometimes these programs were for demanding match tickets, sometimes for demanding the return of Shakib Al Hasan to the team. However, this time, BNP leader and councilor candidate from Brothers Union Engineer Ishraq Hossain has threatened to siege the BCB, accusing the government of interference in the BCB elections and demanding that they be stopped. Many councilor candidates including Tamim Iqbal were present at the press…

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BCB elections on October 6, when will the name of the new president be known?

Desk Report: BCB elections on October 6, when will the name of the new president be known? The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is in the midst of an election frenzy. The date has finally been finalized. The cricketing world will be celebrating the election on October 6. The name of the new president will be known around 9 pm that day. This time, current president Aminul Islam Bulbul and national team captain former captain Tamim Iqbal have announced to contest the election. Both want to be the president. However, before…

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