The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Tuesday extended the deadline for submitting a report by the five-member committee tasked with investigating allegations made by former women’s captain Jahanara Alam, pushing it to December 20.

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has expanded the inquiry committee formed to investigate allegations of sexual harassment made by former women's team captain Jahanara Alam, BCB said in a press release on Wednesday.

Former Bangladesh women’s cricket team captain Jahanara Alam’s recent allegations of sexual harassment have sparked widespread discussion in the country’s sporting community. While women athletes in Bangladesh continue to face various forms of harassment, many remain hesitant to speak out -- largely due to the absence of a secure and supportive environment.

Former head coach of the Bangladesh women’s cricket team, Monjurul Islam, has said he will face any forthcoming investigation and present his side of the story after being accused of sexual harassment by former national team captain Jahanara Alam.