BCB Sacks Najmul Islam After Player Backlash, BPL Resumption Expected

• The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) removed director Najmul Islam as finance committee chairman following player demands.
• Players boycotted a Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) match and threatened further action over Islam's controversial remarks.
• Mohammad Mithun, CWAB president, issued a 48-hour ultimatum for Islam's removal, threatening a nationwide cricket boycott.
• Islam had stated BCB wasn't responsible for player financial losses from not participating in the T20 World Cup.
• He also controversially called Bangladesh legend Tamim Iqbal an "Indian agent," further fueling player discontent.

Why It Matters: BCB bowed to player pressure, sacking Najmul Islam to ensure BPL resumption and prioritize player interests.