BCB Elections on Track for October Despite Constitution Review, Official Says

BCB Elections Unlikely to Be Delayed Despite Constitution Review

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) elections, currently slated for October, are unlikely to be delayed despite ongoing efforts to revise the board's constitution. This announcement was made Friday by Bangladesh Youth and Sports Advisor, Asif Mahmud.

BCB elections are still set for October © BCB

Earlier this year, on January 25, the BCB suspended all activities of the previous constitution reform committee, which was headed by director Nazmul Abedin, following criticism.

On June 24, the National Sports Council (NSC) established a new committee to formulate recommendations for updating the constitutions and affiliation policies of federations under the NSC.

The Ministry of Youth and Sports published a notice on June 24, outlining the composition of the committee. It is headed by the Additional Secretary (Sports-1) of the Ministry of Youth and Sports and includes:

• Md. Zobaidur Rahman Rana (sports organizer)
• Mohammad Abul Kalam Azad Majumdar (Deputy Press Secretary)
• Barrister Shaikh Mahadi (Bangladesh Supreme Court)
• Abu Ayub Mohammad Hasan (retired Lieutenant Colonel)
• Habibur Rahman (Vice President of the Bangladesh Wushu Federation)
• General Secretary of the Gymnastics Federation
• The Director (Sports) of the National Sports Council (Member Secretary)

The committee is required to submit its report to the Ministry within 30 working days. The order, approved by the competent authority, is effective immediately.

"We are working on the process of changing the constitution," Asif Mahmud told reporters on Friday. He emphasized the need for a balanced approach to decentralization, ensuring that it does not negatively impact any stakeholders or those who contribute to cricket. "We want to change the constitution through a constitutional process and proper stakeholders' consultation," he stated.

However, the Youth and Sports Advisor indicated that the timing of the election would depend on the constitution amendment process.

"It [BCB election] depends on the process, whether it will be earlier or later," he clarified.

Despite this, he maintained a positive outlook: "So far there is no reason to delay the election. We can't say at this moment what the situation will be in October (whether we can hold the election on time) but we may talk to the ICC if needed," he said, adding, "We want to conduct the election(BCB) on time."