By Admin 
There is an uproar in Bangladesh cricket after BCB director Nazmul Islam called Tamim Iqbal an ‘Indian agent’. Bangladesh players strongly opposed this. On Thursday, the association working in the interest of Bangladeshi cricketers said in a press conference that until Nazmul resigns, the players will not play in any format. For this reason, the first match of BPL 2026 did not start even though the referee had reached the field for the toss but the captain did not come. BCB has removed Nazmul Hussain from his post.
BCB issued a press release saying, “The Bangladesh Cricket Board wishes to inform that, after reviewing the recent developments and in the best interest of the organization, the BCB President has decided to relieve Nazmul Islam of his responsibilities as Chairman of the Finance Committee with immediate effect. This decision has been taken in accordance with the power given to the BCB President under Article 31 of the BCB Constitution and is aimed at ensuring the smooth and effective functioning of the affairs of the Board. Have to do.”
BCB further said that now the BCB President will hold the post of acting Finance Committee till further orders. “Until further orders, the BCB President will hold the post of acting Chairman of the Finance Committee. The BCB reiterates that the interests of the cricketers are its top priority. The Board is fully committed to maintaining the honor and dignity of all players under its jurisdiction,” the release said.
BCB got disgrace due to boycott of BPL
Bangladesh players had warned that if Nazmul Islam was not removed from his post, then no player would play in any format. The players had boycotted the very first match of Bangladesh Premier League 2026. The first match of Noukhali Express vs Chattogram Royals on 15 January did not start on time, as no captain came to the ground for the toss. While the referee had come to the ground. In the release, BCB also urged the players to return to BPL.
“In this regard, the BCB expects all cricketers to continue to demonstrate the highest level of professionalism and dedication to the betterment of Bangladesh cricket during this challenging period for the game, and will do their best to ensure continued participation in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL),” the board wrote.