Faruque Ahmed

'Has Tamim retired?', retorts Faruque

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Faruque Ahmed has clarified that former skipper Tamim Iqbal's recent visit to the BCB office was just a casual visit and that Tamim had gone there as a player and not in any other capacity.

BCB boss Faruque speaks to media in a no media event

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Faruque Ahmed said he was thrilled by Bangladesh’s current pace attack in an impromptu press conference after the winning bonus handing over ceremony for the national team at the Pan Pacific Sonargaon Hotel today, going against the board’s own directive that there would be no media interaction at the event.

BCB received security assurance from Jay Shah: Faruque

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Faruque Ahmed said he has received assurance regarding the security of the Bangladesh team for the upcoming India tour from BCCI secretary Jay Shah.

Grudge or merit to decide Hathurusingha's fate?

Will the success against Pakistan put Faruque in a difficult position regarding the decision to remove Hathurusingha from his role?

BCB to appoint new audit firm

The tender process for the Sheikh Hasina International Stadium, which was to be built in Purbachal, has been cancelled.

No bar on Shakib to continue playing, says BCB boss Faruque

Bangladesh Cricket Board’s (BCB) president Faruque Ahmed said that star all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan can continue to represent the country as long as he is not legally proven guilty of any misdeeds.

BCB to discuss Shakib’s legal issue after first Test

A legal notice has been served to BCB, asking it to remove the all-rounder -- currently playing the first Test against Pakistan -- from the national cricket team as he is an accused in a murder case.

NSC explains process in appointment of Faruque and Fahim

The NSC clarified its stance regarding the resignation and appointments in a press release.

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:

August 21, 2024
August 21, 2024

Faruque still keen on removing Hathurusingha

Newly appointed Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Faruque Ahmed said he had not changed his mind about removing Bangladesh head coach Chandika Hathuruisngha. 

August 21, 2024
August 21, 2024

Faruque wants to 'take the country's cricket forward'

Faruque Ahmed, the newly-appointed president of Bangladesh Cricket Board, has said that his ‘first and foremost responsibility is to take cricket forward’.

August 21, 2024
August 21, 2024

Papon era ends at BCB

Former national team captain Faruque Ahmed has been made president of the Bangladesh Cricket Board.

July 9, 2024
July 9, 2024

Faruque Ahmed takes on the director’s chair

In his four-decade-long career, renowned actor Faruque Ahmed has earned a name for his performances on the theatre stage, television, and in films. He has been a member of the popular theatre troupe Dhaka Theatre for a long time.

March 25, 2024
March 25, 2024

I haven't celebrated my birthday since that distressing night: Faruque Ahmed

However, his in-laws celebrate his birthday very enthusiastically. Nevertheless, he made a decision a few years ago, that since March 25 is a night of massacre for Bangalis, and he personally experienced that terrifying night, he decided not to celebrate his birthday on such a day.

February 6, 2023
February 6, 2023

‘For the first time, I will go to Boi Mela as an author’

“Aaj Robibar” famed actor Faruque Ahmed is a prominent persona in the entertainment industry, being a director and a playwright as well. After showcasing his brilliance in these three fields, the actor has now become a writer as well. For the first time, Faruque Ahmed’s books—"Sritite Humayun Ahmed '' and “Bhanga Choshma”—will be featured in the Ekushey Boi Mela. Published by Kingbodonty Publication and Shoptorshi Publications, the two books will be available at the Boi Mela from next week.

November 13, 2022
November 13, 2022

‘I gifted him a flower pot on his birthday’: Faruque Ahmed

Noted actor Faruque Ahmed has been featured in numerous projects created by the magical wordsmith, Humayun Ahmed. The actor gained immense popularity when he essayed the role of 'Moti' in Humayun Ahmed's famed television series "Aaj Robibar". Together the actor and director duo has delivered numerous hit movies and series.

June 22, 2016
June 22, 2016

Minhazul Abedin Nannu appointed chief selector of Bangladesh cricket team

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) today named former captain Minhazul Abedin Nannu as chief selector of the three-member selection panel.

June 23, 2015
June 23, 2015

Jubair drafted in for final ODI

Bangladesh include leg-spinner Jubair Hossain in the squad for the third and final match of the ZA'N ZEE Ice Cream ODI series against India.

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