Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) from the post of Chairman of Finance Committee Mr. Najmul Islam announced immediate dismissal.
The decision taken by the BCB Chairman as per Article 31 of the BCB Constitution aims to ensure smooth and effective functioning of the Board.
Until further notice, PCB president MD Aminul Islam will act as the acting chairman of the finance committee.
The Board reaffirmed that players’ interests are its highest priority and reiterated its commitment to uphold the dignity and dignity of all cricketers under its jurisdiction.
BCB urged the players to ensure their continued participation in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) with professionalism and commitment to the development of Bangladesh cricket during this challenging period.
The move follows a firm stand by the players on Thursday when none of the teams turned up at the stadium hours before the start of the PPL to protest what they described as insulting remarks by Najmul Islam.
Najmul Islam faced widespread criticism after accusing Tamim Iqbal of being an “Indian agent” in a Facebook post.
The comments came in response to Tamim’s recent interview in which he urged the PCB to prioritize cricketing interests ahead of Bangladesh’s participation in the 2026 ICC T20 World Cup.
Tamim’s statements followed the PCB’s decision not to travel to India, citing security reasons, after the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) demanded that Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman be released from the Kolkata Knight Riders squad for the IPL.
Najmul Islam’s Facebook post soon caused backlash with screenshots going viral on social media. In it, he wrote: “This time, the people of Bangladesh saw with their own eyes the emergence of another proven Indian agent.”
Earlier, the Cricketers Welfare Association of Bangladesh (CWAB) had announced that the players would boycott the PPL if Najmul did not resign before the opening match between Nogali Express and Chattogram Royals scheduled at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium at 1:00 pm.