Aminul returns as BCB president following October 6 election
Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Aminul Islam has been re-elected to lead the organization following board elections held on Monday (October 6), at a city hotel in Dhaka. The election concluded with Aminul’s unanimous return, marking the continuation of his leadership after a closely watched campaign period.
Chief Election Commissioner Mohammad Hossain confirmed the result shortly after the voting concluded.
“Aminul Islam is elected unopposed as BCB president.”
He also announced that the two vice-president roles were filled without contest.
“There were only two candidates for two vice president post and it was Mohammad Shakhawat Hossain and Faruque Ahmed.”
The elections were held across three categories — ten directors from the district and divisional quota, twelve from Dhaka clubs, and one from the former cricketers, government and autonomous bodies quota.
A total of 156 votes were eligible in the BCB election, with 115 ballots cast — a turnout of 73.71 percent. The strong participation reflected significant engagement from district representatives, Dhaka-based clubs, and the former players’ quota.
Aminul rejects allegations of political influence
Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Aminul Islam has firmly denied allegations of government interference in the recent BCB elections, maintaining that the process was conducted in line with the board’s constitution, and saying he had seen no evidence of outside influence in the election process.
“I know that he (sports adviser) went to various places day and night and tried to ensure not just a fair election, but that a good board is formed. And here, I don’t feel any influence (from the government).”
He added that any candidate’s decision to withdraw or boycott the election was a personal choice.
“Who is boycotting this or who is not coming here is their personal matter. I want to stay within what is happening according to the Constitution, under the Election Commission, and I will not say anything outside of that.”
Reflecting on the uncertain nature of the electoral process, Aminul said the situation was constantly changing.
“I am learning every day. I have learned one thing – that every hour changes. I mean, everything changes after an hour. So, there are still about 20 hours left for the vote. Let’s see what happens.”
“Whether the vote is ideal or not, the Election Commission can say that. There will be ups and downs in the vote, and this is my first time. Maybe I think this is normal.”
BCB president reviews achievements and challenges
Aminul, who took office earlier this year, also spoke about the lessons and successes of his tenure as BCB president.
“The first achievement I would like to mention is realising how important the team is. The directors who have been with us till today, and the officials – we’ve had days when we launched major programmes with just two days of preparation, all together. It made me feel that we truly worked as a team; that is my biggest success.”
“And the experience I have gained in the last four months – I have achieved quite a few successes with the full cooperation of the ten honorable directors of the Bangladesh Cricket Board, along with all its employees and officials.”
“And if I have to talk about failure, it seems to me that I need to improve my communication with you.”
BCB director Najmul Abidin, as quoted by Cricbuzz, highlighted the organisation’s growing national network and infrastructure efforts.
“There are quite a few things that are visible, and there are also quite a few that are not. The network that has already been created across the country, the communication that has been established with all 64 districts, and the detailed discussions we have had on implementation – these were initiated long before this election.”
“That is probably a major achievement that may not yet be visible to many. We have also discussed various infrastructural issues with the government and have made significant progress in several areas.”
Aminul defends letter and clarifies election process
Addressing the controversy around his September 18 letter regarding nomination forms, Aminul said his actions were guided by constitutional requirements.
“I want to clarify one thing. There was a writ against my letter.”
“The letters that were addressed to me as the BCB president had mentioned clearly the three important areas in the BCB election. The chairman of the district or divisional sports body, who is usually the district or divisional administrator, has to sign it. Since these sports bodies don’t exist now, there are ad-hoc committees which must have a cricketer and an organiser in the body.”
“When these lists reached me, I saw only three [districts/divisions] qualified [in the criteria]. Shariatpur and Jamalpur were among those that qualified. So we couldn’t do an election with three individuals. I was forced to send the letter [on September 18], based on the constitution. Thereafter, there was a writ against the letter. It was cleared today. This election is such that a lot of things came against my name. I want to defend myself [by saying] that I was always within the constitution.”
Gratitude to sports adviser and commitment to integrity
Aminul expressed appreciation for the role of the government’s sports adviser, while reiterating that there had been no political involvement in the election process.
“I don’t remember exactly when I said that the sports adviser requested me [to participate in the elections]. The sports adviser always helped me during my tenure [as BCB president]. I want to thank him for it.”
“He is a person at the ministerial level but I know that he spent night and day, going to different places so that we can have a fair election and we can form a good board.”
“I didn’t think there was any influence. I feel I need to continue for Bangladesh cricket. If anyone feels I am not good enough, I am ready to leave any time.”
Using a cricketing analogy, Aminul described his experience in the role and the challenges faced in maintaining fairness.
“[On the field] there is a technique. You can’t bowl more than one or two bouncers in the over. You can’t bowl a no-ball. Here, there were plenty of no-balls. Beamers were not judged as no-balls.”
As Bangladesh concluded its October 6 election on Monday, Aminul’s re-election as BCB president reaffirmed his defense of the board’s autonomy and his continued call for stability and transparency within the country’s cricket administration.
Khaled Mashud joins board as former players’ representative
Former Bangladesh captain Khaled Mashud was among the 23 directors elected to the new board. Mashud, who led the national side during its early years in Test cricket, received 35 votes to win from Category 3, reserved for former cricketers, government, and autonomous body representatives.
Under the BCB constitution, directors were chosen from three categories: ten from district and division representatives, twelve from Dhaka clubs, and one from the former players’ quota.
Following the election of the new board, Aminul was unanimously reappointed president by the elected directors, while Mohammad Shakhawat Hossain and Faruque Ahmed assumed their roles as vice-presidents.
A decisive mandate for continuity
Aminul’s re-election brings stability to Bangladesh cricket governance following months of speculation about political involvement and administrative uncertainty. His unopposed return signals broad consensus within the board’s leadership circle and follows his repeated emphasis on transparency and constitutional integrity in the run-up to the polls.
The new BCB board will oversee a crucial period for Bangladesh cricket, with international assignments ahead and ongoing efforts to strengthen infrastructure, player development, and domestic structures across all divisions.
