Unlike the preceding election during Aminul Islam Bulbul’s tenure, there was no strict requirement this time to nominate councillors from ad hoc committees.

The elections for the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) Board of Directors will be held on June 7, as the BCB Election Commission on Saturday announced the full schedule for the 2026 polls.

The High Court on Monday summarily rejected a writ petition that challenged the legality of formation of 11-member ad hoc committee of Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB).

Mohsin Naqvi, chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), is set to attend the first day of the opening Test of the two-match series between Bangladesh and Pakistan at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur on Friday, Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) sources confirmed.

The charges stem from investigations conducted by the BCB Integrity Unit into alleged corrupt conduct, betting activities, failures to cooperate with anti-corruption investigations, and obstruction of investigations.

The decision was taken during the fourth meeting of the BCB ad hoc committee, held at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur yesterday.

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), led by its ad hoc committee under Tamim Iqbal, has initiated the process for the next board elections by approving the formation of a three-member Election Commission.

Bangladesh Cricket Board’s (BCB) ad hoc committee president Tamim Iqbal said that there will be no "committee team" during his tenure, elaborating that no team in the domestic circuit will be favoured.

Tamim on Thursday outlined a wide range of development plans for Bangladesh cricket, spanning stadium infrastructure, domestic competition structure, grassroots expansion and administrative reforms.

Advocate Golam Kibria told The Daily Star that the hearing of the petition will be held next week.

Shakib also expressed optimism about the team’s current trajectory, particularly after their recent success against New Zealand.

The long interview highlighted a major shift from being Bangladesh captain to BCB president, where the focus moves from on-field performance to overall cricket development, administration, and long-term planning.

Opener Sarmin Sultana has received a surprise maiden call-up to the national T20 side, as the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Saturday announced a 15-member squad for the upcoming three-match WT20I series against Sri Lanka.

The agenda aims to improve player security, comfort, and the logistical efficiency of the various programmes the board runs throughout the year.

Bangladesh pacers Mustafizur Rahman and Nahid Rana will not rejoin their Pakistan Super League (PSL) sides after the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) withdrew their No Objection Certificates (NOCs), a board press release confirmed on Thursday.

The board is planning a water purification plant behind the VIP stand, alongside installing a deep tube well.

Nahid Rana gives his neck a slight flick as he approaches his bowling mark. At times, a gentle smile is enough to celebrate a wicket; on other occasions, he erupts in unrestrained jubilation.

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) will honour Rubel Hossain ahead of the second ODI between Bangladesh and New Zealand at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur on Monday, following the pacer’s retirement from international cricket after 12 years of service.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Saturday announced a 16-member squad for the upcoming two-Test series against Bangladesh, with Shan Masood set to continue as captain.

Bangladesh take on New Zealand in the opening match of the three-match ODI series at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium today, looking to maintain their recent strong form in the format and close the gap with eighth-ranked England in the ICC ODI rankings.