NSC forms independent committee to probe BCB elections

The National Sports Council (NSC) has formed an independent inquiry committee to investigate alleged “irregularities, manipulation and abuse of power” in the 2025 Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) elections, according to an NSC press release.

The NSC has asked the committee to submit its report to the State Minister for Youth and Sports, Aminul Haque, within 15 working days of its formation.

The move comes in response to several complaint letters alleging that the electoral process was compromised. Club councillors, along with representatives from district and divisional sports associations and universities, submitted a complaint to the sports minister within the past week.

The five-member committee will be headed by retired Supreme Court justice AKM Asaduzzaman. Other members include Md Selim Fakir, additional secretary of the Ministry of Youth and Sports; Mohammad Nasirul Islam, joint commissioner of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police; veteran sports journalist ATM Saiduzzaman; and Supreme Court lawyer Barrister Saleh Akram Somrat.

The committee has been tasked with investigating the allegations of irregularities in the election process and collecting necessary documents and statements from individuals concerned.

It will also examine whether the nomination of councillors in the BCB elections adhered to the BCB constitution.

In addition, the committee has been asked to recommend measures to “ensure transparency and accountability” in future councillor nominations and BCB elections.