BCB Elections on Track Despite Constitution Overhaul, Official Says

Bangladesh's Youth and Sports Advisor, Asif Mahmud, addressed the media on Friday, stating that while efforts are underway to revise the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) constitution, there are currently no plans to postpone the BCB elections, which are scheduled for October.

BCB elections are still set for October © BCB

Earlier this year, on January 25, the BCB suspended all activities of the previous constitution reform committee, which was headed by director Nazmul Abedin, following criticism.

On June 24, the National Sports Council (NSC) established a committee to formulate recommendations for updating the constitutions and affiliation policies of federations under its purview.

According to a notice issued by the Ministry of Youth and Sports on June 24, the committee is chaired by the Additional Secretary (Sports-1) of the Ministry. Other members include sports organizer Md. Zobaidur Rahman Rana, Deputy Press Secretary Mohammad Abul Kalam Azad Majumdar, Barrister Shaikh Mahadi, retired Lieutenant Colonel Abu Ayub Mohammad Hasan, Habibur Rahman, and the Director (Sports) of the NSC. The Director (Sports) will serve as the Member Secretary.

The committee has been given 30 working days to submit its report to the Ministry. The order, approved by the relevant authority, is effective immediately.

"We are working on the process of changing the constitution," Asif told reporters. He emphasized the importance of ensuring a smooth transition for all stakeholders involved in Bangladesh cricket.

"The decentralization should be done in such a way that it causes no harm to any stakeholders... We want to change the constitution through a constitutional process and proper stakeholders' consultation," he stated.

The Youth and Sports Advisor indicated that the timing of the BCB election will depend on the constitution amendment process.

"It [BCB election] depends on the process, whether it will be earlier or later," he clarified.

"So far there is no reason to delay the election... but we may talk to the ICC if needed," he added, leaving the door open for potential consultations with the International Cricket Council.

"We want to conduct the election(BCB) on time," he concluded.