Faruque Ahmed Elected as New BCB President After Nazmul Hassan’s Resignation
In a big change for Bangladesh cricket, Faruque Ahmed is now the president of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB). He takes over from Nazmul Hassan. This important shift took place during a board meeting at the National Sports Council (NSC) office in Dhaka on Wednesday. It marks a new beginning for how Bangladeshi cricket will be run.
A Historic Appointment
Faruque’s election isn’t just interesting because of the situation—it’s also historic. He’s the first BCB president who has played international cricket. Between 1988 and 1999, he played seven One Day Internationals (ODIs) & even captained the Bangladesh team during the ICC Trophy in 1994. His background gives him a special view, linking admin tasks with real on-field experience.
Board Changes & Resignations
During this meeting where Faruque was elected, there were other big changes in the BCB, too. The National Sports Council nominated both Faruque Ahmed & Nazmul Abedeen Fahim as new directors. They’re replacing Jalal Yunus and Ahmed Sajjadul Alam. Yunus handed in his resignation earlier this week; Alam asked the NSC to step in about his job. This switch shows there’s a lot going on in the BCB right now.
Faruque and Fahim’s new roles are part of a bigger change, showing how things are shifting inside the BCB. Key directors like Mahbubul Anam, Khaled Mahmud, Akram Khan, Salauddin Ahmed, Kazi Inam Ahmed, & Iftekhar Ahmed were all there and agreed on the new leaders. It’s worth noting that 16 directors, including Hassan, haven’t been around Dhaka since recent political changes in the country.
Impact on BCB & Cricketing Landscape
One big talking point during this meeting was about where the Women’s T20 World Cup will happen. It was supposed to take place in Bangladesh but will now be held in the UAE instead. Even though it’s moved location, Bangladesh is still seen as the host nation; this shows that BCB still plays a key role on the world cricket stage.
Also, there was a change in who signs documents for BCB—now it’s Fahim Sinha instead of Ismail Haider Mallick. Mallick was close to former president Hassan & held many important positions like finance committee chair and marketing committee vice-chair. His departure, along with other changes in directors, shows a big shift in power within the board.
Faruque Ahmed’s Legacy & Vision
Faruque Ahmed being named president also points to his important past as chief selector for Bangladesh cricket. He served two times—from 2003 to 2007 & again from 2013 to 2016—and helped develop young players like Mushfiqur Rahim, Shakib Al Hasan, and Tamim Iqbal. His time as chief selector focused on shaping future stars, a legacy he’s expected to carry forward as president.
Political & Historical Context
Nazmul Hassan’s stepping down is another important piece of this transition puzzle. He has been a well-known name in both Bangladeshi cricket and politics since 2012 & took up sports minister duties earlier this year. Hassan had strong connections with the Awami League party. Now that he’s gone from BCB presidency, it opens up a chance for different leadership styles which may lead to shifts in politics and administration within the board.
The movement from having government-appointed presidents to an elected board president was sparked by Hassan’s election back in 2013; it marked big progress for governance in Bangladeshi cricket. With Faruque Ahmed stepping up as president, it continues this journey toward more organized management, bringing fresh ideas aimed at improving the sport.
As Faruque Ahmed takes on his responsibilities, everyone involved in cricket is excitedly looking forward to his leadership and vision for where Bangladeshi cricket might go next.