BCB Elections Set for October Despite Constitution Overhaul Efforts

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) elections are currently scheduled to proceed in October, despite ongoing efforts to revise the board's constitution. This information was confirmed on Friday by Asif Mahmud, Bangladesh Youth and Sports Advisor.

BCB elections are still set for October © BCB

Constitution Reform in Progress

Efforts to overhaul the BCB constitution are underway. Earlier this year, on January 25, the BCB suspended the activities of the previous constitution reform committee, which was led 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 operating under the NSC.

Composition of the Constitution Review Committee

According to a notice issued by the Ministry of Youth and Sports on June 24, the committee is headed by the Additional Secretary (Sports-1) of the Ministry of Youth and Sports. The committee members include:

• 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, Bangladesh Wushu Federation)
• General Secretary of the Gymnastics Federation
• Director (Sports) of the National Sports Council (Member Secretary)

The committee is required to submit its report to the Ministry within 30 working days.

Key Considerations for Constitutional Changes

"We are working on the process of changing the constitution," Asif Mahmud told reporters. He emphasized the importance of ensuring that the decentralization process does not negatively impact any stakeholders and safeguards the interests of those contributing to cricket. He further stated, "We want to change the constitution through a constitutional process and proper stakeholders' consultation."

Election Timing Contingent on Constitutional Process

While emphasizing the current plan is to proceed with the BCB elections in October, the Youth and Sports Advisor noted that the timing of the election is dependent on the constitutional amendment process.

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

He further clarified, "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."

Concluding his remarks, Asif Mahmud reiterated, "We want to conduct the election(BCB) on time."