The Bangladesh Cricket Board moved swiftly on Sunday to deny claims aired by Star Play, rejecting an investigative report broadcast on Saturday that linked the Board to alleged findings from an inquiry into soil purchases for the National Cricket Ground in Purbachal. The BCB addressed the issue publicly, clarified the status of the probe, and questioned the accuracy of the television report. The statement arrived amid growing scrutiny over governance and transparency in Bangladeshi sport.
The Board made its position clear from the outset. It said it had “observed with concern certain claims made in an investigative report broadcast on Saturday (7 February 2026) by Star Play of satellite television channel Star News, relating to the five-member Inquiry Committee constituted to examine allegations of irregularities in the purchase of soil for the National Cricket Ground, Purbachal.” That opening line set the tone: firm, controlled, and unmistakably defensive.
BCB then addressed the core issue head-on. It stated, “The BCB wishes to place on record that as of this date, it has not received any report from the Inquiry Committee, nor has the Committee formally submitted its findings to the Board.” The wording leaves no room for interpretation and directly contradicts the implication that conclusions already sit on the Board’s table.
BCB went a step further and challenged the broadcast itself. It said, “In view of these facts, the BCB is of the considered opinion that the broadcast in question has conveyed information that does not accurately reflect the current status of the inquiry.” That sentence acts as both rebuttal and warning, pushing back against narrative-driven reporting.
The Board did not stop at denial. It called for corrective action from the broadcaster, urging restraint and responsibility. It said, “The Board respectfully urges the esteemed television channel to take appropriate steps to review the content and address the resulting misinformation in the interest of accuracy, fairness and responsible journalism.” The language remains polite, but the message cuts sharply.
