Former Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Aminul Islam Bulbul has urged the ICC to stop 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 has sought a response from the board.
Aminul Islam Bulbul urges ICC to stop funding Bangladesh Cricket Board
According to the latest report by Cricbuzz, Aminul Islam Bulbul had earlier this week sent a 14-page letter to the ICC questioning the validity of the current Bangladesh Cricket Board. He also demanded to be reinstated as BCB president and urged the ICC to stop financial support to the board.
A source told Cricbuzz that the ICC informed the BCB about it after receiving the letter. The source said the board discussed the matter with its legal team before sending an official response to the ICC.
“Yes, he (Aminul) has requested the ICC to stop its funding for Bangladesh,” the source was quoted as saying by Cricbuzz.
National Sports Council removes Aminul-led board
The National Sports Council dissolved the board of Aminul Islam Bulbul on 7 April after investigating 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 ICC Development Officer after the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government took charge. However, he faced corruption charges following the February elections.
The investigation gained momentum after Tamim Iqbal supported a formal inquiry into the board’s election process. More than 50 of Dhaka’s 76 cricket clubs supported the inquiry, which ultimately 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. Farooq Ahmed took charge briefly in May 2025, before the National Sports Council removed him from his post and stripped him of his councillorship.
Tamim Iqbal elected unopposed as BCB president
After the previous board was dissolved in April, former Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal was appointed to lead the 11-member ad-hoc committee. The committee was tasked with conducting democratic elections within 90 days and ensuring a smooth administrative transition.
Elections were held in Dhaka on 7 June Tamim elected unopposed as BCB president. He secured a four-year tenure and will now focus on bringing stability to Bangladesh cricket after several months of administrative uncertainty.
The current BCB administration has also consulted its legal team to respond to Aminul Islam Bulbul’s appeal at the ICC. Board officials are confident that the election process and the new administration fully comply with national and ICC regulations.
