BCB removes Nazmul from Finance Committee

Sports Reporter :

The Bangladesh Cricket Board has removed M Nazmul Islam from the post of BCB Finance Committee chairman in the face of an ultimatum from the Cricketers’ Welfare Association of Bangladesh (CWAB).

BCB President Aminul Islam Bulbul will serve as the acting chairman of the finance committee until further notice, a BCB press release said.

The decision, announced on Thursday evening, comes hours after cricketers followed through on their threat to boycott the day’s BPL fixtures.

The first match between Chattogram Royals and Noakhali Express was abandoned after players refused to take the field.

The BCB President exercised his authority under Article 31 of the constitution to strip Nazmul of his committee responsibilities, assuming the role of Acting Chairman himself.

“The BCB reiterates that the interests of the cricketers remain its highest priority,” the board stated, adding that the move was aimed at ensuring the “smooth and effective functioning” of affairs.

The release explicitly appealed to players to return to the field, hoping they would “display the highest standards of professionalism” to ensure the continuation of the BPL during this “challenging period”.

Earlier on Thursday morning, the BCB issued a show-cause notice to Director M Nazmul Islam, initiating formal disciplinary proceedings for his “objectionable comments” in which he suggested players should return their salaries if they fail to perform.