Aminul Islam set to take charge as new BCB president

Former Bangladesh captain Aminul Islam Bulbul is set to become the new president of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), following a dramatic turn of events that saw the removal of current chief Faruque Ahmed.

The National Sports Council (NSC) confirmed on 29 May 2025 that Aminul had been appointed as a government-nominated director of the BCB under Article 13.2 (b)(4) of the board's constitution. A day later, BCB sources revealed that Aminul had also been granted councillorship, paving the way for his ascension to the presidency.

A BCB board meeting has been scheduled for 4:30pm on 30 May, during which Aminul is expected to be formally elected as president. Insiders described the election as a formality, with the majority of directors already in agreement over his appointment.

Aminul, who captained Bangladesh in their maiden Test in 2000 and scored the country's first Test century, has remained involved in cricket development since his retirement, including serving in various roles at the International Cricket Council (ICC). Speaking ahead of the meeting, Aminul said he had consulted with the ICC and received no objections to his taking up the position, which he described as a short-term commitment.

"Before agreeing to the proposal, there was the issue of talking to the ICC where I work. They had no objection. I will come for a short time, then maybe go back," Aminul said to a local news outlet.

The leadership change comes after eight of the nine BCB board directors issued a no-confidence letter against Faruque Ahmed on 28 May. Later that day, the NSC revoked Faruque's directorship from the board, effectively ending his term as president.

Despite his removal, Faruque was defiant, stating he had not been given a valid reason to step down. "I'm not thinking about stepping down for the time being. Nobody has given me a valid reason to do so," he said.

He added: "Why should I leave when others continue in their positions? First, I need to know the actual reason. Second, I didn't take this role on my own, I was selected. Since I was brought here, I deserve to know what my crime is and why I should resign."

Aminul's return to the national cricket administration has drawn mixed reactions. While many within the cricketing community have welcomed the appointment, questions have been raised about governance procedures and political influence over board affairs.

The BCB has yet to issue a formal statement, and the ICC has not commented on the developments. For now, all eyes are on the outcome of the 30 May meeting, which is expected to mark the beginning of a new chapter in Bangladesh cricket.