Faruque Ahmed

Sports Adviser’s mild wake-up call for Faruque and Co

Yesterday, the most important figure in the country’s sports administration at the moment, youth and sports Adviser Asif Mahmud, openly spoke about the ‘haphazard’ manner in which the top brass of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), headed by president Faruque Ahmed, is running its operation -- a scenario that was technically impossible even a few months back.

BPL yet to find solid ground after 10 editions: Faruque 

Bangladesh Cricket Board president Faruque Ahmed admitted that the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL), the country’s premier franchise T20 tournament, is yet to find solid ground after 10 seasons.

‘Rong Dhong’ to hit theatres this Friday

The film features an ensemble cast, including well-known actors such as Tariq Anam Khan, Arman Parvez Murad, Lutfur Rahman George, Shadhin Khasru, Faruque Ahmed, Shabnam Parvin, Ejajul Islam, Jamil, Pran Roy, and Shohel Mondol.

Cricket stuck in vicious cycle

Bangladesh cricket is unparalleled in terms of one thing -- creating its own mess and then bemoaning the untidiness.

BCB announces Tk 20 lakh reward for SAFF winning women’s football team

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) today announced a Tk 20 lakh reward for the country's women’s football team that won the SAFF Women’s Championship.

Leadership gaps hamper BCB operations

Faruque Ahmed was officially announced as the president of Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on 21 August. Yet, just two months in, governance issues are already surfacing within the board. While former president Nazmul Hassan Papon ran operations like a one-man show, Faruque appears to be centralising operations similarly, as seen in skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto’s captaincy situation.

Easiest option is to quit, but it can be discussed: Faruque says about Shanto's captaincy dilemma  

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Faruque Ahmed said quitting was the easiest option in response to Najmul Hossain Shanto’s reported desire to step down as captain. 

‘Since the team has not been given yet, it means Shakib is available’

There are doubts about Shakib Al Hasan’s participation in the upcoming ODI series against Afghanistan, especially after he could not play his farewell Test in Mirpur recently.

BCB asked to amend constitution

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is set for an important meeting on Wednesday with many important discussions to be held. The board is currently operating without any standing committee since Faruque Ahmed took charge of the BCB presidency following the resignation of Nazmul Hassan Papon.

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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