Probe sought over BCB polls

Several councillors from district and divisional sports associations and universities submitted a complaint to sports state minister Aminul Haque on Tuesday, seeking an independent investigation into alleged irregularities, manipulation, and abuse of power in the 2025 elections of Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB).

In the letter, they also demanded the dissolution of the current BCB board of directors and called for fresh elections in accordance with the board's constitution.

Former BCB director and University of Chittagong councillor Sirajuddin Mohammad Alamgir said they were seeking a proper inquiry and appropriate action if irregularities were found.

“We are demanding a proper investigation. Previously, the environment was not conducive, but now there is a fair environment and an elected government. If irregularities are found, appropriate action should be taken,” Alamgir told The Daily Star after submitting the letter to the minister’s personal secretary at the National Sports Council.

“The State Minister for Sports has the authority to act under the National Sports Council Ordinance,” he added. Alamgir said they were also awaiting a court hearing on the matter.

Earlier, on Sunday, representatives of 50 Dhaka clubs, including former national team captain Tamim Iqbal, submitted a separate complaint to the NSC seeking an independent investigation into the last BCB elections.