Archive · 30 Jun 2025
BCB Faces Allegations of Syndicate and Election Concerns
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), which runs cricket in Bangladesh, is facing some serious questions.
A former top official, Syed Ashraful Haque, says that there's a secret group, or "syndicate," controlling things.
He wants to be the president again, but only if the elections are fair and the government doesn't interfere.
He says some people on the board have lots of clubs, making it hard to win without spending lots of money.
Haque thinks if he becomes president, he can fix these problems.
Former ACC CEO Syed Ashraful Haque has alleged a syndicate within the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB).
Haque expressed his interest in becoming BCB president if elections are free from government influence.
He claims some individuals in the BCB control multiple clubs, making a fair election challenging.
Haque stated little progress has been made since he announced his intention to contest.
He believes that if he becomes president, it will change the current BCB operations.
- Who
- Former ACC CEO Syed Ashraful Haque.
- What
- Allegations of a syndicate and calls for fair elections within the Bangladesh Cricket Board.
- When
- Recent interview approximately a month ago.
- Where
- Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) headquartered in Mirpur, Dhaka.
- Why
- To bring transparency to the BCB and address alleged internal control.
Those calling for Reform
Those who may benefit from current state
Governance
Those calling for Reform
Want a transparent electoral process free from government interference.
Those who may benefit from current state
Those potentially benefitting from current BCB operations
- Organization
- Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB)
- Location
- Sher-e-Bangla Stadium, Mirpur, Dhaka
- Allegation Source
- Syed Ashraful Haque, former ACC CEO
- Objective
- To become BCB president
- Concern
- Government interference and unfair elections