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.

The association working for the interests of Bangladeshi cricketers has demanded the resignation of Bangladesh Cricket Board Director Nazrul Islam. He says that the players will not play until there is resignation. Due to players’ protest, the first match of Bangladesh Premier League did not start. After this, BCB has issued a show cause notice against the director and the interim sports minister. Let us tell you that a few days ago he had called Tamim Iqbal an Indian agent.

Demand for resignation of BCB director

In the press conference on Thursday, Bangladesh Cricket Welfare Association said, “Mustafizur Rahman did not want to take this matter further. He did not want us to take this matter before the board. It is the duty of the player to present his complaints before the Players Welfare Association, but he did not want to take this matter further.”

Bangladesh Cricketers Welfare Association made it clear that this protest will not end until the resignation of the BCB director is taken. The association said, “Until Bangladesh Cricket Board director Nazrul Islam resigns, Bangladesh cricketers will not play matches.”

Tamim Iqbal was called ‘Indian Agent’

On the instructions of BCCI, Kolkata Knight Riders had released Mustafizur Rahman, in protest against which Bangladesh Cricket Board decided that it will not send its team to India for the T20 World Cup. He wrote to the ICC demanding that their matches be shifted to Sri Lanka. Apart from this, Bangladesh also banned IPL telecast. Then Tamim Iqbal had advised his board not to say anything in haste that could create problems in the future.

Like what if ICC refuses that the schedule cannot be changed? Bangladesh team will have to go to India or else be out of the tournament. Tamim had given a good advice to his board officials, after which BCB director Nazrul Islam made fun of him by calling him an ‘Indian agent’.

These days, another controversy is in discussion regarding Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) 2025-26. Social media and some reports claimed that Indian cricket presenter Riddhima Pathak has been dropped from the presentation panel of BPL. In BPL, he was given the responsibility of covering the Dhaka League, but he was removed before reaching Bangladesh. Now Riddhima Pathak herself has come forward and told the truth on this entire matter.

Riddhima Pathak issued a statement

India’s well-known sports presenter Riddhima Pathak issued a statement on social media and clarified that she has not been removed from BPL. She herself decided that she would not be a part of this league.

Riddhima said, “In the last few hours, a story is being spread that I have been “dropped” from the BPL. However, this is not true. I have taken the decision on my own to step down from the BPL. For me, my country always comes first and I value cricket more than any single assignment. I have been privileged to serve the game with honesty, respect and passion for years and that will not change. I look forward to serving the game with integrity, clarity and the spirit of the game.” I will stand by all those who supported me, cricket deserves more than that and I will always stand by it.

BPL and IPL issue amid controversies

This entire matter has come to light at a time when there are tensions in the cricket relations between India and Bangladesh. Recently, on the instructions of BCCI, Kolkata Knight Riders removed Bangladeshi bowler Mustafizur Rahman from the team for IPL 2026. After this, the telecast of IPL was banned in Bangladesh and coming to India for T20 World Cup 2026 was also refused. In such a situation, it is clear that many issues related to cricket are also seen to be related to politics and diplomacy at this time.

After the death of former Bangladesh Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has taken a big decision. The board has canceled both the matches of Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) to be held on Tuesday. This information has come to light through the report of ESPNcricinfo. BCB made this announcement just a few hours before the first match.

Two BPL matches canceled

On Tuesday, the first match of BPL was to be played between Sylhet Titans and Chittagong Royals at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium. At the same time, a second match was proposed between Dhaka Capitals and Rangpur Riders on the same ground in the evening, but both the matches were cancelled. BCB said in its official statement that Khaleda Zia played an important role in the development of Bangladesh cricket during her tenure. The board said, “The BCB gratefully remembers the continued blessings and good wishes of Begum Khaleda Zia for the progress of cricket in the country.”

The statement further said that while being the Prime Minister, Khaleda Zia gave great support in strengthening the cricket infrastructure and taking the game forward at the national level. Due to his support and foresight, he had an important contribution in making Bangladesh cricket where it is today. BCB made it clear that today’s BPL matches have been canceled in view of national mourning and in honor of Khaleda Zia and these matches will be rescheduled later. Information about the new schedule will be shared soon.

Died at the age of 80

Begum Khaleda Zia died on Tuesday morning at the age of 80. She was undergoing treatment at Evercare Hospital in Dhaka. According to the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), he died at around 6 am, soon after Fajr prayers. Khaleda Zia was suffering from many serious diseases for a long time. He was admitted to the hospital on November 23 due to lung infection. Apart from this, he also had problems related to heart disease, diabetes, arthritis, liver cirrhosis and kidney. Earlier this month, he was also sent to London for better treatment.

Crowd gathered outside the hospital

As soon as the news of his demise spread, a large number of people gathered outside Evercare Hospital. During this time, her son and BNP working president Tariq Rehman also reached the hospital and paid tribute to his mother.

Bangladesh Premier League has started from Friday, December 26, today a sad news came on the second day of the league. On Saturday, the third match of the league was between Rajshahi and Dhaka Capitals, before the start of which Dhaka Capitals’ assistant coach Mahboob Ali Zaki suddenly fell on the field. The supporting staff gave CPR to the coach, then he was taken to the hospital. But he could not be saved.

The Dhaka Capitals team was practicing at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium ahead of their match in the Bangladesh Premier League 2025-26 edition. According to the report, Mehboob Ali also talked about the preparations of the team. He also took part in the pre-match drill before the match today, but then he suddenly fell unconscious on the field. He was provided immediate medical aid by the support staff present there and CPR was also given. He was taken to the hospital, where he was declared dead.

Dhaka Capitals said in its official statement, “It is with great sadness that we have to inform that the assistant coach of the Dhaka Capitals family has passed away after suffering a heart attack. We are deeply saddened by this irreparable loss. May his soul rest in peace and our deepest condolences to the bereaved family.”

The Bangladesh Cricket Board deeply mourns the passing of Mahbub Ali Zaki (59), Specialist Pace Bowling Coach of the BCB Game Development Department and Assistant Coach of Dhaka Capitals in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) T20 2026.

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— Bangladesh Cricket (@BCBtigers) December 27, 2025

Bangladesh Cricket Board paid tribute

Bangladesh Cricket Board posted, “The Board expresses its deep sorrow on the demise of Mahboob Ali Zaki (59), Assistant Coach of Dhaka Capitals in Bangladesh Premier League 2026. He passed away today, 27 December 2025, at approximately 1:00 pm in Sylhet. Mahboob Ali Zaki’s dedication and invaluable contribution to fast bowling and the development of Bangladesh cricket will be remembered with deep respect and gratitude. Bangladesh Cricket Board at this sad time. I express my deepest condolences to his family, friends, colleagues and the entire cricket world.”

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has suspended BPL franchise Chittagong Kings. The former owner of the team, SQ Sports Enterprises Limited continued to do financial violations regularly, after which the board banned this franchise after ending the support. Bangladesh Cricket Board says that Chittagong Kings did not pay the outstanding amount of 46 million Taka (Bangladeshi Mudra).

BCB said that Chittagong Kings have not paid the dues of 46 crore Taka, about 33.1 crore Indian rupees. In addition to the first 2 seasons (2012 and 2013) of Bangladesh Premier League on this franchise, 2025 seasons and 12 years interest dues. The board says that SQ Sports Entertainment Limited continued to violate financial and contractual obligations. Among them, the salary of franchisees, tax besides tax, players and officials were stopped. The company was made aware of this several times, yet the money was not paid.

A settlement agreement was signed in September 2024, it was also violated. The board finally abolished its agreement with the company on 22 July 2025. Talking about the 2025 BPL season itself, Chittagong Kings franchise head coach Sean Tat, many players and support staff could not even pay full tank.

Even the brand ambassador of the league Shahid Afridi could not get full money. Chittagong Kings team owner Sameer Quadar Chaudhary had described Afridi’s non -payment of money as a personal matter. Host Yasha Sagar could not get all the money, in which the matter had moved forward till sending the legal notice.

Although this is not a case of match fixing, but years ago, CSK and Rajasthan Royals franchise were banned in the Indian Premier League. That incident shook franchise cricket.

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