The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has turned to the International Cricket Council (ICC) after the National Sports Council (NSC) formed a five-member committee to investigate alleged irregularities in the board’s most recent election. The NSC directed the committee to submit its report within 15 working days. In a statement issued two nights earlier, the BCB described the investigation as concerning and warned that such action could lead to ICC suspension of Bangladesh’s membership.

The BCB maintained that its last election was conducted lawfully under its constitution but expressed unease over the NSC’s move. The board also indicated its willingness to discuss the matter with the NSC, though no timeline was provided. The issue has sparked debate within Bangladesh’s cricket community, particularly regarding the entry of Aminul Islam Bulbul, Faruk Ahmed, and Nazmul Abedin Fahim into the BCB following government nominations after the August 5 regime change.

Former BCB directors and current dissenting members argued that the board’s statement undermines the election’s legitimacy and reflects internal fear of scrutiny. They also questioned whether government involvement influenced the BCB’s composition, while others asserted that national law supersedes ICC regulations.