Nazmul Hassan Papon

BCB cancels Papon's directorship

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) cancelled the directorship of eleven board directors, including former president Nazmul Hassan Papon, after a meeting at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur on Wednesday.

Papon the loose cannon

Papon’s tendency of stirring up controversy with his words made him a colorful figure in the country’s cricket.

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:

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.

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. 

Papon era ends at BCB

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

BCB set for major shake-up

According to the BCB constitution, if the board president resigns, the existing directors of the cricket board will decide on their next course of action to choose the next president from the directors’ panel.

Papon calls BCB meeting on Wednesday

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Nazmul Hassan Papon has called a board of directors meeting at the Youth and Sports Ministry on Wednesday, where he is likely to announce his resignation from the post.

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January 21, 2024
January 21, 2024

Papon urges timely completion of BNS renovation

Youth and sports minister Nazmul Hassan Papon on Sunday emphasised on the completion of the renovation work at the country’s premier sporting venue, the Bangabandhu National Stadium, within its December timeframe.

January 15, 2024
January 15, 2024

Can Papon walk the talk?

The newly appointed Minister of Youth and Sports Nazmul Hassan Papon made many great promises on the first day at his new office yesterday, promises the country's sports fraternity has heard before from his predecessors with very little implementation.

January 13, 2024
January 13, 2024

No bar for BCB boss Papon to resign

Following Bangladesh Cricket Board president Nazmul Hassan Papon’s swearing in as Minister for Youth and Sports in the new government on Thursday, questions have been flying around whether the incumbent BCB boss can resign now and a new president is nominated, or does he need to wait till the end of his tenure to do that, which is October 2025? There seems to have been a lot of curiosity, and confusion too, in this regard among the general people. ...

January 12, 2024
January 12, 2024

Papon sees huge potential in overlooked sports

“There are many sports in which I believe we can do well internationally,” Papon told the media today

January 11, 2024
January 11, 2024

Papon appointed sports minister

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) President Nazmul Hassan Papon has been made the minister for youth and sports

January 11, 2024
January 11, 2024

Early exit on cards for BCB boss Papon

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Nazmul Hassan Papon said he wanted to end his current term before it expires prior to being sworn in as the Minister of Youth and Sports at the Bangabhaban on Thursday. 

December 9, 2023
December 9, 2023

Mirpur wicket does not favour Tigers, claims Papon 

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Nazmul Hassan Papon claimed that the rank turners as well as the low and slow that the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur boasts do not favour the home side.

December 4, 2023
December 4, 2023

Bonus for Tigers if they win NZ Test series: Papon

“If they win the series, they will get a big bonus, no doubt about that,” said the BCB president

November 27, 2023
November 27, 2023

Tamim to wait for Papon’s decision after BPL

Former Bangladesh skipper Tamim Iqbal came forward with a statement about his future, saying that he would wait till after the BPL to come to a conclusion.

November 27, 2023
November 27, 2023

Papon assures Tamim he would look into batter's allegations

“I told him [Tamim] whatever my decision is I will take it after the BPL.” Papon told reporters after his meeting with the opener.