The Ministry of Youth and Sports will share the findings of its investigation into alleged irregularities in the BCB board elections with the International Cricket Council before taking any further action, Youth and Sports State Minister Aminul Haque has confirmed.
Speaking to reporters after a visit to BKSP, Aminul Haque said the investigation committee submitted its report on Sunday morning, prompting an immediate inter-ministerial meeting to discuss the findings.
“The investigation committee came this morning and submitted their report. I immediately called an inter-ministerial meeting and we discussed the matter. We will inform the ICC of the investigation report first, and then we will take the next steps.”
The decision to loop in the ICC before acting reflects the sensitivity of the situation. Any government intervention in cricket board affairs risks falling foul of the ICC’s strict rules on outside interference, which can result in a member board being suspended. By consulting the global governing body in advance, the ministry appears to be treading carefully to avoid that outcome.
Aminul Haque also briefly addressed separate allegations made by former Youth and Sports adviser Asif Mahmud, though he declined to engage with the substance of the claims. “I know nothing about this. Whether he has spoken the truth or not, we leave that to you to verify.”
The NSC-formed investigation committee had been tasked with examining complaints of manipulation and lack of transparency surrounding last October’s BCB board elections. Its report was expected within 15 working days of the committee’s formation on 11 March. With the report now submitted, the ministry’s next move hinges on the ICC’s response.
