A new controversy erupted on the opening day of the Dhaka phase of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) after Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) director M Nazmul Islam made contentious remarks about players. In response, the cricketers demanded his resignation and announced a boycott of matches. Following a meeting at a five-star hotel in Dhaka, the players confirmed they had not withdrawn from their boycott decision. The Cricketers’ Welfare Association of Bangladesh (COAB) president Mohammad Mithun said the players had taken the decision out of helplessness and compulsion.

When asked whether players would receive compensation if they missed the World Cup, Nazmul Islam replied that no compensation is sought from players for poor performance and added that without the board, there would be no cricketers. The players reiterated at a press conference that they remained firm in their stance, emphasizing their willingness to play only if their demands were met.

Later, Nazmul Islam was relieved of all his responsibilities, and Bulbul was assigned to lead the finance committee, signaling a possible step toward resolving the dispute.