In a key decision impacting Bangladesh cricket governance, the High Court has dismissed a legal challenge by former BCB president Faruque Ahmed regarding his removal from the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) by the National Sports Council (NSC). The court labeled the petition “out of list,” effectively bringing the matter to a close for now.
Legal setback for Faruque Ahmed
The ruling was delivered by a division bench of Justice Kazi Zinat Hoque and Justice Aynun Nahar Siddiqua, who removed the case from their cause list. This procedural decision means that Ahmed receives no immediate legal remedy in his effort to regain a directorial post on the BCB board.
Dispute centers on NSC’s authority
Ahmed’s petition contested two moves made by the NSC:
- The cancellation of his nomination as a BCB director on May 29
- The appointment of Aminul Islam Bulbul, a former Bangladesh captain, as his replacement on May 30
At the core of the dispute was whether the NSC has the legal authority to unilaterally rescind a BCB nomination and appoint a replacement without consultation with the board or stakeholders.
Senior legal counsel on both sides
The case featured high-profile legal representation:
- Barrister Md Ruhul Quddus Kazal and Barrister Kaiser Kamal represented Faruque Ahmed
- Attorney General Md Asaduzzaman argued for the NSC
- Barrister Nasir Uddin Ashim represented the BCB
Impact on Bangladesh cricket leadership
The ruling effectively affirms the NSC’s influence over cricket board appointments in Bangladesh, though it leaves open the possibility of future legal challenges. For now, Aminul Islam Bulbul officially assumes the directorial position vacated by Faruque Ahmed.
This episode underscores the NSC’s growing role in shaping cricket governance in Bangladesh, and could set a precedent for further interventions in board-level decisions.
