BCB Stops Constitutional Reform Despite Political Issues

Using internal disputes and outside pressure, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has declared that all of its constitutional reform committee's operations will be suspended.

Formation and Objectives of the Committee

A five-member constitution revision committee headed by director Nazmul Abedin was formed by the BCB in November 2024. The committee was tasked with revising the board's policy so it conforms to modern governance principles and cricketing requirements.

Opposition from Dhaka Club Organizers

The organizers of a cricket club in Dhaka immediately opposed the proposed changes. They raised fears that the revisions may reduce their influence in the board's decision-making procedures and threatened to boycott BCB operations.

BCB's Decision to Suspend Activities

The BCB chose to stop the committee's operations in reaction to the rising opposition and to avoid more controversy. A representative of the BCB said, "We have suspended all activities of the constitution reform committee to avoid any kind of controversy."

Historical Context of Constitutional Amendments

The BCB's constitution has been a topic of controversy before. The National Sports Council (NSC) lacked the power to revise the BCB's constitution, according to a 2013 ruling by the Dhaka High Court, which ruled that its change was unlawful.

The Supreme Court later stated in 2017 that the NSC was unable to change the BCB's constitution, highlighting the board's independence in questions of governance.