Former Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Aminul Islam Bulbul has urged the ICC to freeze all future funding to the BCB. According to reports, Bulbul questioned the legitimacy of the current board, while a senior BCB official confirmed that the ICC has received the letter and sought a response from the board.
The latest development comes amid the ongoing administrative dispute in Bangladesh cricket. Former Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal took charge as BCB president earlier this year after the previous board was dissolved, but the leadership change has continued to face legal and governance challenges.
Aminul Islam Bulbul Urges ICC to Freeze Bangladesh Cricket Board Funding
According to a latest report by Cricbuzz, Aminul Islam Bulbul sent a 14-page letter to the ICC earlier this week questioning the legality of the current Bangladesh Cricket Board. He also asked to be reinstated as BCB president and urged the ICC to freeze financial assistance to the board.
A source told Cricbuzz that the ICC informed the BCB about the letter after receiving it. The source added that the board discussed the matter with its legal team before sending an official response to the ICC.
“Yes, he (Aminul) requested ICC to freeze their funding for Bangladesh,” the source said, as quoted by Cricbuzz.
National Sports Council Removes Aminul-Led Board
The National Sports Council dissolved Aminul Islam Bulbul’s board on April 7 after an investigation into alleged financial irregularities and governance issues. A special committee found evidence of administrative misconduct, prompting the government to remove the board and appoint a new administration.
Aminul had returned from his role as an ICC Development Officer after the interim government led by Muhammad Yunus took office. However, he faced corruption allegations following the February elections.
The investigation gathered pace after Tamim Iqbal supported a formal inquiry into the board’s election process. More than 50 of the 76 cricket clubs in Dhaka backed the probe, which eventually led to the removal of the elected committee.
This administrative turmoil began in August 2024 when long-serving BCB president Nazmul Hasan went into hiding. Faruque Ahmed then briefly took charge before the National Sports Council removed him from his position and stripped him of his councilorship in May 2025.
Tamim Iqbal Elected BCB President Unopposed
After the previous board was dissolved in April, former Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal was appointed to lead an 11-member ad hoc committee. The committee was tasked with conducting democratic elections within 90 days and ensuring a smooth administrative transition.
The elections were held in Dhaka on June 7, with Tamim elected unopposed as BCB president. He secured a four-year term and will now focus on bringing stability to Bangladesh cricket after months of administrative uncertainty.
The current BCB administration has also consulted its legal team to respond to Aminul Islam Bulbul’s appeal to the ICC. Board officials remain confident that the election process and the new administration fully comply with national and ICC regulations.
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Author: Sai Vaitla
