Last Updated:January 15, 2026, 17:41 IST
According to the Bangladesh outlet, Prothom Alo, the BCB has sacked their director amid the boycott calls and the hardening stance of the players.
Bangladesh Cricket Board sack their director Nazmul Islam. (Picture Credit: AFP)
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Thursday (January 15) sacked their finance committee chairman Najmul Islam after senior players of the national team revolted against him for making derogatory comments against them. The furore started after Najmul, while reiterating Bangladesh’s refusal to travel to India for T20 World Cup 2026, rejected concerns surrounding players’ remuneration should the country withdraw.
He stated that the players would not be compensated as they have not justified the support so far, having failed to win a single ICC event. The statement caused an outrage with CWAB calling for his immediate ouster from BCB.
Under player and public pressure, BCB was forced to act and removed Najmul as chairman of the board’s finance committee.
“The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) wishes to inform that, following a review of recent developments and in the best interest of the organisation, the BCB President has decided to release Mr. Najmul Islam from his responsibilities as Chairman of the Finance Committee with immediate effect,” BCB said in a statement on Thursday evening.
“Until further notice, the BCB President will assume the role of Acting Chairman of the Finance Committee. The BCB reiterates that the interests of the cricketers remain its highest priority. The Board remains fully committed to upholding the honour and dignity of all players under its jurisdiction,” the statement added.
The BCB had also showcaused Najmul.
“The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) reiterates its regret over the recent objectionable comments made by a member of the Board. The BCB acknowledges the concern caused by the remarks and wishes to reaffirm its commitment to professionalism, respect for cricketers and the values that nurture the game of cricket,” the BCB stated in a press release earlier on Thursday.
“…the Board has already initiated formal disciplinary proceedings against the Board member concerned. A show-cause letter has been issued, and the individual has been instructed to submit a written response within 48 hours,” it added.
Najmul had earlier described former captain Tamim Iqbal as an “agent of India” after he called for a restrained handling of the standoff with India, warning that decisions taken today would have impact 10 years down the line.
The CWAB had condemned that statement from Najmul.
(With inputs from PTI)
First Published:
January 15, 2026, 17:16 IST
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