Bulbul urges ICC intervention, claims he is the only lawful BCB president

Aminul Islam Bulbul has claimed he is the sole
legitimate president of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), describing the
report by the National Sports Council (NSC) committee as flawed, arbitrary and
legally unacceptable. According to him, the dissolution of the elected board of
directors and the formation of an ad hoc committee led by Tamim Iqbal amount to
a "constitutional coup."
Following the NSC's decision to dissolve the
board led by Aminul, he issued a press release on Tuesday night reiterating
these claims and calling for intervention from the International Cricket
Council (ICC).
The subject of the press release, signed by
Aminul, was stated as: "Rejection of the so-called 'investigation report'
and categorical denial of any irregularities in the BCB election held on 6
October 2025." He asserted that he was "duly" elected as BCB
president and described the NSC investigation as "motivated by
malice." He said, "I unequivocally state that the report submitted on
5 April 2026 is a flawed, arbitrary and legally unacceptable document, with no
basis in law or in the BCB constitution."
The former national captain firmly denied any
allegations of corruption, manipulation or abuse of power related to the last
BCB election.
Claiming the election was conducted strictly in
accordance with the BCB constitution, he said, "All objections raised,
including those regarding 15 clubs and Tamim Iqbal's councillor position, were
duly heard and resolved through quasi-judicial hearings held on 24–25 September
2025. The narrative of 'election fixing' spread by some politically ambitious
former players is a fabricated story intended to destabilise the board."
While rejecting the NSC committee's report,
Aminul also held Aminul Haque, State Minister for Youth and Sports,
accountable.
He said, "The National Sports Council has
no jurisdiction to investigate a concluded electoral process of an autonomous
and self-governing federation like the BCB. According to ICC regulations,
member boards must operate free from government interference. This
investigation initiated by State Minister Aminul Haque is a politically
motivated act, not a legal process. As it falls outside jurisdiction, the
report is null and void."
Declaring the ad hoc committee led by Tamim
Iqbal illegal, Aminul said ICC rules had also been violated and urged the
global governing body to intervene.
"The alleged dissolution of the elected
board and the imposition of an 'ad hoc committee' led by Tamim Iqbal constitute
a constitutional coup. This step is illegal, beyond the jurisdiction of the BCB
constitution and a direct violation of ICC rules regarding government
interference. The NSC has no authority to dissolve an elected body except under
extreme circumstances defined in its ordinance, none of which exist here. The
'ad hoc committee' is an unlawful entity. We do not recognise its authority and
call upon the ICC to immediately examine the matter and prevent this illegal
body from functioning."
Aminul warned that such actions would
destabilise cricket in Bangladesh and cast a shadow over its future. Referring
to the international community, he said, "It must understand that the
government is holding a knife to the throat of our cricketing autonomy."
He also cautioned that the ongoing instability
would disrupt the development of new cricketers. "This instability is
disastrous for player development. Political interference by the government has
made the future of our Under-19 cricketers uncertain. We have just seen GDP
growth fall to 3 percent and industrial production shrink; how will such
political interference in sports help our economy or youth?"
In the conclusion of the statement, he again
called for ICC intervention and declared the ad hoc committee illegal.
"We urge the International Cricket Council
(ICC) to immediately intervene to protect the sanctity of our elected board.
The ad hoc committee is illegal. The investigation report is also illegal. No
government body can subsequently question the legitimacy of the 6 October 2025
election, which was overseen by an independent three-member commission
including a Supreme Court lawyer and a senior CID official."
Finally, above his signature, he boldly
asserted: "Until the High Court rules otherwise, Aminul Islam Bulbul
remains the sole lawful president of the BCB."
















