Former Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal has been appointed as the president of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) ad hoc committee, replacing Aminul Islam after a major administrative overhaul in Bangladesh cricket.
The decision came after the National Sports Council (NSC) dissolved the existing BCB board led by Aminul Islam, following findings from a government-appointed investigation into alleged irregularities in last year’s elections. The move follows growing concerns over the conduct of the electoral process, including accusations of manipulation, misconduct, and abuse of authority.
Aminul Islam, who had been serving as BCB president, had previously maintained that he would continue in his position despite mounting scrutiny. Ahead of the official decision, he rejected all allegations linked to the election process and insisted that there were no grounds for his removal.
However, a sports ministry-initiated probe launched on March 11 reviewed complaints regarding the October 6 elections. A five-member committee examined the process and later identified multiple discrepancies, according to officials.
Aminul Ehsan, Director of Sports at the NSC, confirmed that the findings were shared with the International Cricket Council (ICC), along with details of the newly formed 11-member interim committee that will now oversee the board’s functioning.
At 37, Tamim Iqbal takes on the role of the youngest person to lead the BCB in this interim capacity. The ad-hoc panel includes former captain Minhajul Abedin, ex-cricketer Athar Ali Khan, and several other members from administrative and corporate backgrounds.
The development adds to the ongoing instability within Bangladesh cricket administration, with multiple resignations reported in recent months, deepening the leadership crisis within the board.