Turmoil Grips Bangladesh Cricket Board After Top-Level Ouster
No one expected such drama at the heart of Bangladesh cricket, but things have spiraled quickly. On May 29, 2025, the Sports Ministry stepped in, effectively forcing Bangladesh Cricket Board President Faruque Ahmed out of office. Ahmed, who was elected less than a year ago, reportedly resisted the order, but the end came swiftly once the government flexed its muscles. The sudden move sparked whispers about the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) hardline stance on government meddling in the sport. They don’t like political fingers in cricket’s pie, and the current shakeup is bound to draw their attention.
The timing of this ousting couldn’t be more critical. Aminul Islam, an old captain admired for his cool head and experience, is widely tipped to become the next president. For cricket fans, his possible appointment feels like both a throwback and a clean slate. Everyone remembers Aminul’s glory days with the bat and his diplomatic approach to cricket politics—something the board desperately needs right now.
Coaching Future Uncertain and Tamim Iqbal Eyes Return
The leadership crisis is just the tip of the iceberg for the BCB. Head coach Chandika Hathurusinghe has been under fire following a rollercoaster run of results. While the team showed flashes of brilliance over the last year, shaky performances and behind-the-scenes rifts have dented confidence in his leadership. With the BCB now hunting for stability at the top, the coach’s job has become even more precarious. Rumblings inside the National Sports Council suggest a coaching overhaul may be just around the corner.
Behind the boardroom reshuffle, cricket fans have started buzzing about something else: the return of Tamim Iqbal. With more than 15,000 international runs under his belt, Tamim’s experience has been sorely missed since he stepped back from the national setup. Some close to the team believe that with a new president and possibly new coaching staff, the doors could swing open again for the veteran batsman. The side’s young lineup has talent but lacks the kind of seasoned grit that Tamim offers when things get tough out in the middle.
Interestingly, the seeds of this boardroom drama were sown last year, when the National Sports Council axed two directors linked to former president Nazmul Hassan, greasing the wheels for Ahmed’s election in August 2024. That move signaled that the government wasn’t shy about pulling strings when it came to cricket. Now, with another president pushed out and Aminul Islam waiting in the wings, the council’s grip is firmer than ever—whether the ICC likes it or not.
Everyone on the cricket circuit knows it's more than just administrative reshuffles. Every change at the top ripples down to the dressing room. For the players, coaches, and fans, the next few weeks will reveal just how deep the changes go. Will a fresh start bring back old legends and usher in a new era, or will the specter of government interference haunt Bangladesh cricket for another season?