Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Aminul Islam Bulbul has termed the National Sports Council’s (NSC) decision to dissolve the elected board and install an ad hoc committee as a “constitutional coup”, while categorically denying allegations of irregularities in the October 6, 2025 elections.

Former Bangladesh skipper Tamim Iqbal confirmed on Tuesday that he will contest the upcoming Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) elections, shortly after being appointed president of the board’s adhoc committee.

The National Sports Council (NSC) on Tuesday dissolved the Aminul Islam Bulbul-led Bangladesh Cricket Board's (BCB) elected body, and former national team captain Tamim Iqbal was named president of ad hoc committee.

He was arrested and taken to a local police station where he was charged with mid-range drink driving, ABC and other local media reported.

Former national team captain Tamim Iqbal was named president of ad hoc committee as the National Sports Council on Tuesday dissolved the Aminul Islam-led Bangladesh Cricket Board's elected body.

If the DPL is shelved, both matches of the BCL’s opening round will be held in Sylhet, followed by the second round in Rajshahi and Bogura, and the third in Chattogram and Rajshahi.

From being the centrepiece of first-ever historic achievements to gradually losing its sheen through frequent use -- the open-top bus parade has undergone a noticeable devaluation in Bangladesh.

Kolkata Knight Riders picked up their first point of the IPL following the first no-result of the 2026 tournament after their match against Punjab Kings was abandoned after just 22 deliveries on Monday.

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has introduced a spin bowling machine for the first time in the country, aiming to enhance players’ preparation through modern training technology.

In an innings of huge hits, David drew gasps with a monstrous 106m strike that landed on the roof of the M Chinnaswamy Stadium.

"I miss the country immensely. I hope to return soon, and it will certainly feel great when that happens."

Since returning from Melbourne in late March, Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Aminul Islam Bulbul has remained active in board affairs even as growing internal instability has continues casting a shadow over his tenure.

Tim David belted eight sixes in a blistering 70 not out to fire Royal Challengers Bengaluru to their second win of the IPL season, hammering Chennai Super Kings by 43 runs on Sunday.

Mohammed Shami's figures of 2-9 and an unbeaten 68 by skipper Rishabh Pant led Lucknow Super Giants to a tense five-wicket win over Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL on Sunday.

The independent inquiry committee formed by the National Sports Council (NSC) to investigate irregularities in last year’s Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) election submitted its report on Sunday after completing its probe.

The Bangladesh leg-spinner finished with figures of one for 36, struggling to contain the scoring rate as Islamabad reached the target in just 14.2 overs.

Delhi and Punjab Kings have two wins in two matches but Rajasthan, led by Riyan Parag, are number one in the 10-team table with a better net run-rate.

With three directors resigning on the same day, the number of departures from the current elected board has now risen to six since the October 6 elections last year.

The fourth board of directors meeting of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) was held yesterday in Mirpur. Extension of the captaincy tenures of its existing leadership groups in ODIs and T20Is, and the appointment of former cricketer Mohammad Rafique as a specialised BCB coach were the biggest outcomes from the meeting. Notably, BCB director Faiazur Rahman also resigned from his position after the meeting, becoming the fourth director of the current board to do so.

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) director Faiazur Rahman resigned from his position following Saturday’s board of directors meeting, citing personal reasons.