The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has been dissolved following allegations of irregularities in its election. The National Sports Council (NSC) announced the formation of an 11-member ad hoc committee to oversee the board’s operations. Former national cricket captain Tamim Iqbal has been appointed as the head of this committee, which has been tasked with organizing new elections within three months.

The decision was revealed at a press conference held by the NSC on Tuesday afternoon. The ad hoc committee includes members Fahim Sinha, Rafiqul Islam Babu, Salman Ispahani, Tanzil Chowdhury, Atahar Ali Khan, Minhajul Abedin Nannu, Israfil Khasru, Syed Ibrahim Ahmed, Mirza Yasir Abbas, and Rashna Imam. The previous BCB board, led by Aminul Islam Bulbul, was formed through a controversial election held on October 6.

According to the NSC, the dissolution was made under Section 28 of its 2018 Act after reviewing the investigation report on election irregularities. The ad hoc committee will manage the board until new elections are conducted.