BCB president

Faruque sheds light on his way of operation

Former national team captain and selector Faruque Ahmed became the first-ever cricketer to become the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president on Wednesday. Following his appointment, Faruque talked to the media on various issues, providing an idea about his way of operation in the coming days, during a press conference at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur. The excerpts of the press brief are as follows:

Former national captain Lipu named chief selector 

Former Bangladesh captain Gazi Ashraf Hossain Lipu was named chief selector by Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Nazmul Hassan Papon following a board meeting at the BCB headquarters in Mirpur today. 

A unique precedent

Bangladesh cricket set a unique example in regards to dealing with a player’s mental health. When a player wants to skip an international commitment citing a mental health issue, it deserves utmost attention and the highest levels of sensitivity.

‘How did this happen?’ - BCB president on Shakib’s infection

Surgery was required immediately as Shakib was in danger of having his hand completely disabled if the pus had burst. Shakib had said before the Asia Cup that he wanted to undergo the surgery to correct his little finger on the left hand before the Asia Cup but later joined the team at UAE.

‘They are confident of playing the next series without a coach’

Bangladesh cricket Board (BCB) president Nazmul Hassan informs the media that he sat down with the three captains of the Bangladesh cricket team to discuss the issue of coach appointment.

No restrictions on BCB to hold AGM, EGM, says Nazmul Hasan

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Nazmul Hasan says at a press conference that BCB will hold AGM and EGM as planned.

August 22, 2024
August 22, 2024

Faruque sheds light on his way of operation

Former national team captain and selector Faruque Ahmed became the first-ever cricketer to become the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president on Wednesday. Following his appointment, Faruque talked to the media on various issues, providing an idea about his way of operation in the coming days, during a press conference at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur. The excerpts of the press brief are as follows:

February 12, 2024
February 12, 2024

Former national captain Lipu named chief selector 

Former Bangladesh captain Gazi Ashraf Hossain Lipu was named chief selector by Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Nazmul Hassan Papon following a board meeting at the BCB headquarters in Mirpur today. 

March 13, 2022
March 13, 2022

A unique precedent

Bangladesh cricket set a unique example in regards to dealing with a player’s mental health. When a player wants to skip an international commitment citing a mental health issue, it deserves utmost attention and the highest levels of sensitivity.

October 9, 2018
October 9, 2018

‘How did this happen?’ - BCB president on Shakib’s infection

Surgery was required immediately as Shakib was in danger of having his hand completely disabled if the pus had burst. Shakib had said before the Asia Cup that he wanted to undergo the surgery to correct his little finger on the left hand before the Asia Cup but later joined the team at UAE.

December 9, 2017
December 9, 2017

‘They are confident of playing the next series without a coach’

Bangladesh cricket Board (BCB) president Nazmul Hassan informs the media that he sat down with the three captains of the Bangladesh cricket team to discuss the issue of coach appointment.

September 26, 2017
September 26, 2017

No restrictions on BCB to hold AGM, EGM, says Nazmul Hasan

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Nazmul Hasan says at a press conference that BCB will hold AGM and EGM as planned.