The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has announced a new selection panel, appointing former national captain Habibul Bashar Sumon as the chairman. Bashar, who has prior experience as a selector for both the men’s and women’s national teams, becomes the chief selector under the new arrangement. The announcement was made on March 23, 2026.

The panel includes two new members, Naeem Islam and Nadif Chowdhury. Naeem, aged 39, brings a two-decade-long cricket career to the role, having scored over 20,000 runs across domestic and international formats. He also holds the national record for the most first-class centuries, with 34 to his name. Nadif Chowdhury joins as another fresh face in the selection committee.

The formation of this new panel marks a structural update within the BCB’s selection process, combining experienced leadership with new perspectives from recently retired players.