Faruque Ahmed

Bulbul's Advisory Committee clouded in questions

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Aminul Islam Bulbul’s three-member Advisory Committee has attracted a lot of criticism as the nomination of its members has not been in line with the board’s constitution.

BPL probe drags on after 50 interviews in five months

The independent inquiry committee, set up by Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) in February to assist its Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU) in investigating suspicious activities during the last Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) T20, will need another one-and-a-half to two months to finalise its report.

Election, reforms not in BCB Boss’s list of priorities

When Aminul Islam Bulbul joined the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) under unprecedented circumstances, replacing Faruque Ahmed as the president, it was expected that his major task would be reforms in the BCB constitution and bringing about elections in October.

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.

‘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.

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.

Let’s work together to take Bangladesh cricket to a new height: Bulbul

The newly elected Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president, Aminul Islam Bulbul, urged everyone to work together to take the country’s cricket to a new height.

Bulbul set to become BCB boss today

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

August 23, 2024
August 23, 2024

NSC explains process in appointment of Faruque and Fahim

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

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:

August 22, 2024
August 22, 2024

Papon’s exit a signal of new era?

Nazmul Hassan Papon’s long reign at Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) came to an end yesterday when he resigned as president of the country’s most coveted sports body, paving the way for former captain Faruque Ahmed to assume the lead role.

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.