Sports Desk

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), during its 15th board meeting held at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur on Wednesday, made a series of pivotal decisions, including the cancellation of several directorships and the acceptance of three resignations from board members.

Following constitutional guidelines, the board moved to vacate the directorships of ten members due to their absence from three or more consecutive meetings. Those affected include Nazmul Hassan Papon, Manzur Kader, AJM Nasir Uddin, Sheikh Sohel, Advocate Anwarul Islam, Shafiul Alam Chowdhury Nadel, Muhammed Ismail Haider Mallick, Tanvir Ahmed (Titu), Obeid Rashid Nizam, Gazi Golam Murtoza, and Nazib Ahmed.

In addition, the board formally accepted the resignations of three directors: A.M. Naimur Rahman Durjoy, Khaled Mahmud Shujon, and Md. Enayet Husain Siraj, marking further shifts in the organization’s leadership.

To adapt to the changing needs of the sport and ensure continued organizational efficiency, the BCB has established a Constitution Amendment Committee, led by BCB Director Nazmul Abedeen. The committee’s role is to review the current BCB Constitution, propose necessary amendments, and ensure alignment with the board’s long-term strategic goals.

In a bid to support athlete performance, the board also approved the construction of three fully equipped, modern gym facilities at the Test venues in Dhaka, Chattogram, and Sylhet. These new training centers are intended to enhance the physical conditioning of national athletes.

Furthermore, the board confirmed the dates for the upcoming 11th edition of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) T20 Cricket tournament, which is set to commence on December 30, 2024, and conclude with the final match on February 7, 2025. To improve fan experience, the BCB has agreed in principle to implement a comprehensive e-ticketing system, simplifying the ticketing process for spectators and reducing on-site congestion.