Aminul Islam Bulbul has strongly rejected the findings of the probe by National Sports Council, dismissing the move to dissolve Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) as an unlawful act and describing the proposed ad-hoc committee as a “constitutional coup.”
In a statement issued on Tuesday, Bulbul denied all allegations of corruption related to October 2025 BCB elections and asserted that he remains the “only legitimate president” of the board.
The dispute follows a report submitted by NSC on April 5, 2026, which cited irregularities in the election process.
Bulbul, however, labeled the report “defective, arbitrary and legally untenable,” arguing that NSC lacks jurisdiction over an autonomous sporting body.
Defending the October 6, 2025 election, he said the process was conducted transparently under a three-member election commission led by a Supreme Court advocate, alongside senior officials including a top police officials and an NSC executive.
Bulbul also rejected claims of vote manipulation, alleging that such accusations were driven by “former players with political ambitions” seeking to destabilize the board.
He added that earlier disputes; including those involving several clubs and the councillorship of Tamim Iqbal, had already been resolved through formal hearings prior to the election.
A key part of Bulbul’s argument is that NSC, under State Minister Aminul Haque, has exceeded its authority.
He stressed that under International Cricket Council (ICC) regulations, national cricket boards must operate free from government interference.
Calling the probe politically motivated, Bulbul claimed that NSC does not have the legal power to dissolve an elected board unless exceptional conditions are met; conditions he says do not apply in this case.
He was particularly critical of the proposed interim committee reportedly led by Tamim Iqbal, describing it as a “sham entity” that could create instability within Bangladesh cricket.
Bulbul warned that the ongoing dispute could harm the country’s global cricketing reputation, affect hosting opportunities and disrupt player development pathways, especially for youth cricketers.
He concluded by urging ICC to intervene, maintaining that the 2025 election was a completed and valid process that cannot be overturned by administrative action.
He also indicated that the matter could escalate into a prolonged legal battle, with the final outcome potentially hinging on a High Court ruling.
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