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Writ petition challenges Faruque Ahmed’s removal as BCB president

The petition also challenged the legality of NSC's decision to appoint former national captain Aminul Islam Bulbul as the new BCB president, Faruque's counsel Barrister Md Ruhul Quddus Kazal told The Daily Star.

Mahmudullah, Mushfiqur want to become international coaches: Bulbul

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Aminul Islam Bulbul informed that veterans Mushfiqur Rahim and Mahmudullah Riyad had expressed a desire to become coaches at the international level.

Bulbul begins BCB tenure with decentralisation drive

In his address, the former Bangladesh captain stressed the urgent need to launch four new development programmes. However, there were no discussions about elections or constitutional reforms.

Caught in a perfect storm, Tigers grasping at straws

Consecutive defeats on the ground, chaos at the board and regression in the rankings -- all have combined to create a perfect storm for Bangladesh cricket in the last few days, one that has left fans, and the players, grasping at straws to somehow keep their love for the game and the Bangladesh team from fading into oblivion.

‘Faruque removed for performance, not corruption’

Youth and Sports Advisor Asif Mahmud has clarified that the removal of Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Faruque Ahmed was driven by performance issues, not allegations of corruption.

ICC has welcomed Faruque’s removal: Sports adviser

He has also clarified that the removal of Faruque Ahmed was driven by performance issues, not allegations of corruption.

Shoriful ruled out of third Pakistan T20I

Bangladesh pacer Shoriful Islam will not be available for tomorrow’s third and final T20I against Pakistan and will be out of action for at least two weeks due to a muscle injury, a Bangladesh Cricket Board press release confirmed today. 

The curious case of BCB directors’ no-confidence motion

Faruque Ahmed ascended to the presidency of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) after the July uprising, with the onus of reforming the board from the inside. But his tenure ended in a little over nine months before the reform initiative could even begin.

Bulbul replaces Faruque as BCB president

Former national skipper Aminul Islam Bulbul was elected as the new board president of Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) yesterday, ending weeks of speculation about him replacing former president Faruque Ahmed.

May 30, 2025
May 30, 2025

Bulbul set to become BCB boss today

The procedure is understood to be a formality, with sources saying that the directors are in agreement

May 30, 2025
May 30, 2025

NSC cancels Faruque’s BCB directorship

The National Sports Council (NSC) revoked president Faruque Ahmed’s directorship from the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) yesterday, after eight of the nine board of directors at the BCB sent a no confidence letter against Faruque earlier in the day.

May 29, 2025
May 29, 2025

NSC cancels Faruque’s BCB directorship

The National Sports Council has revoked president Faruque Ahmed’s directorship from the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) after eight board directors sent a letter of no confidence against Faruque to NSC earlier in the day.

May 29, 2025
May 29, 2025

BCB directors send letter of No Confidence against Faruque, seek removal

Eight board directors of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) have jointly sent a letter of no confidence against current BCB president Faruque Ahmed to the Ministry of Youth and Sports today and asked the ministry to revoke Faruque’s membership in the board.

May 29, 2025
May 29, 2025

‘No reason to step down’, says Faruque

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) President Faruque Ahmed has stated that he has no intention of stepping down from his role, despite growing criticism and internal pressure.

May 29, 2025
May 29, 2025

BCB presidency set for change?

Speculation is rife that a leadership reshuffle could take place ahead of the BCB's emergency meeting on May 31, with former Bangladesh captain and ICC official Aminul Islam Bulbul emerging as the frontrunner to take over the reins.

May 25, 2025
May 25, 2025

Injury blow for Bangladesh as Mustafizur out of Pakistan tour

Gazi Ashraf Hossain Lipu-led selection committee has called up right-arm fast bowler Khaled Ahmed as a replacement for the upcoming tour.

May 19, 2025
May 19, 2025

Miraz granted NOC to play in PSL

Bangladesh off-spinner Mehedi Hasan Miraz received a no-objection certificate (NOC) from the Bangladesh Cricket Board today to play for Lahore Qalandars in the ongoing Pakistan Super League. 

May 18, 2025
May 18, 2025

Shakib in Lahore XI but match delayed due to rain

Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan returned to competitive cricket almost after eight months yesterday, as he was picked in the playing eleven by Lahore Qalandars in a Pakistan Super League (PSL) game against Peshawar Zalmi on Sunday.

May 17, 2025
May 17, 2025

Not a typical innings report: BCB’s social media game misses the beat

The least the board can do is maintain a basic line of communication and show they care about engagement beyond the boundary.