Bulbul open to another term as BCB president
The BCB has officially announced that its board of directors' election will be held in the first week of October. Bulbul is expected to recommend names for a three-member election commission within days, after which preparations will begin in full swing.
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is heading into a crucial election phase in early October, with signs pointing to a potential contest between two former national captains—current president Bulbul (Aminul Islam) and Tamim Iqbal.
The BCB has officially announced that its board of directors' election will be held in the first week of October. Bulbul is expected to recommend names for a three-member election commission within days, after which preparations will begin in full swing.
When Bulbul assumed the presidency around three months ago, he had described his tenure as a "quick T20 innings," implying a short-term role. But in recent remarks during a visit to Sylhet District Stadium, his stance seemed to have shifted.
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"There's no direct election for the president. First comes the election for directors—that's the initial target. If elected, and if the opportunity comes later, I'll try my best to serve Bangladesh in any capacity," said Bulbul.
He also confirmed he would be contesting for a director's position and expressed openness to remaining president if nominated again by the National Sports Council.
Meanwhile, former captain Tamim Iqbal has hinted at throwing his hat into the ring as well. In a recent interview, Tamim said:
"There's a strong chance I'll contest this time. I've invested in cricket, I'm involved with two clubs. I'll definitely be a councillor."
He didn't rule out aiming for the top job either, stating that if elected as a director, he would consider running for president.
The BCB's board is made up of 25 elected directors from clubs, divisional sports bodies, and the National Sports Council. From this pool, the president is elected.
A face-off between two former skippers—Bulbul and Tamim—would mark a unique moment in Bangladesh's cricket administration, and interest is already building among fans and insiders alike.
Separately, the long-discussed plan to establish regional cricket associations has stalled since the political landscape shifted in August last year. While groundwork had begun, progress has slowed significantly. However, Bulbul assured reporters in Sylhet that steps will soon be taken to revive the initiative.
