Bangladesh Cricket Board Controversy: Bangladesh cricket is going through a strange phase, where Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) and the country’s government are at loggerheads. The Board has warned the government that its interference in cricket matters could have serious consequences. Actually, a case of irregularities had come to light in the BCB elections, to investigate which the Sports Ministry had formed a 5-member committee. This committee was instructed on March 11 that it would have to submit its report within the next 15 working days.
According to a report by ESPN Cricinfo, Bangladesh Cricket Board says that government interference in the democratically elected cricket board is considered against the rules of the International Cricket Council (ICC). The board also made it clear that talks have been held with ICC officials regarding this entire matter. If government interference continues, Bangladesh cricket may have to face serious consequences and may even be banned.
What is the whole controversy?
The allegations of irregularities in the Bangladesh Cricket Board elections were sparked when former cricketer Tamim Iqbal accused Bangladesh Cricket Board President Aminul Islam of interfering in the election process. Tamim had alleged that an attempt was made to extend the nomination date twice, while Aminul had asked the Sports Ministry to change the councilors of some districts. The present BCB President Aminul Islam had denied all these allegations.
Elections were held on October 6 last year, but a few days before that, Tamim Iqbal surprised by withdrawing his candidature for the post of Speaker. A new angle in the election rigging case came when groups other than Dhaka Club officials had made allegations of election rigging.
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