Bangladesh players during a press conference  called by Cricketers Welfare Association
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Moneycontrol15-01-2026, 19:04

BCB Sacks Official Over 'Indian Agent' Remark; Cricketers Boycott BPL

  • M Nazmul Islam, BCB Finance Committee head, was fired for inflammatory remarks regarding Bangladesh's T20 World Cup venue dispute with India.
  • Islam had publicly called former captain Tamim Iqbal an "Indian agent," leading to widespread backlash.
  • The Cricketers Welfare Association of Bangladesh (CWAB) called for a nationwide boycott of domestic matches, impacting the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL).
  • The BCB President assumed the role of Acting Chairman of the Finance Committee, emphasizing the board's commitment to cricketers' interests.
  • Two BPL matches and four Dhaka Cricket League matches were disrupted due to the boycott, prompting swift action from the BCB.

Why It Matters: BCB fired M Nazmul Islam for controversial remarks, leading to cricketer boycott and BPL disruption.

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