BCB denies using fixed deposit funds for expenses
The Bangladesh Cricket Board has dismissed reports claiming that it is using money from its Fixed Deposit Receipts (FDR) to cover operational costs.
The Bangladesh Cricket Board has dismissed reports claiming that it is using money from its Fixed Deposit Receipts (FDR) to cover operational costs.
The government has formed an independent investigation committee to examine allegations of irregularities, manipulation, and abuse of power in the 2025 Bangladesh Cricket Board election.
Former Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal says a majority of Dhaka clubs support a request for an investigation into the process of last year’s BCB board election, which some organisers claim lacked transparency.
Shakib Al Hasan is unlikely to make his international return in the upcoming three-match ODI series against Pakistan, according to a report by Prothom Alo.
Bangladesh’s absence from the ongoing ICC Men's T20 World Cup continues to cast a shadow over the team, with players still coming to terms with the missed opportunity.
Bangladesh cricketer Mushfiqur Rahim has confirmed that he has safely boarded a Biman Bangladesh Airlines flight and is set to return home after being stranded in Saudi Arabia due to regional tensions.
All-rounder Shakib Al Hasan remains a vital asset for Bangladesh, offering balance with his middle-order batting and full 10 overs of left-arm spin. His absence effectively reduces the side by one batter and one bowler, complicating the team combination.
Efforts by the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) to pave the way for Shakib Al Hasan’s return have taken a dramatic turn, as a group of his supporters filed a complaint against former youth and sports adviser Asif Mahmud at the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) on Thursday.
Former Bangladesh captains Shakib Al Hasan and Mashrafe Bin Mortaza remain out of the public cricketing scene amid ongoing legal cases, but the government has indicated they would be welcomed back if cleared by the courts.
The case files involving Shakib Al Hasan have officially been forwarded to the relevant ministry, marking a significant step toward clearing the path for his return to Bangladesh and the national team.
With speculation growing over Shakib Al Hasan’s possible return to international cricket, Bangladesh batting coach Mohammad Ashraful has expressed confidence that the veteran all-rounder can continue playing until the 2027 World Cup.
Habibul Bashar is once again poised to take on a major responsibility in Bangladesh cricket as the former national captain, who has extensive experience as a selector, is set to be appointed as the new chief selector of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB).