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Faruque Ahmed Asked To Step Down; Ex-Captain To Take Over As BCB President

Sakshi Sharma

Faruque Ahmed asked to step down (Source:@ TodatB1,x.com)Faruque Ahmed asked to step down (Source:@ TodatB1,x.com)

In a significant development, Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), current president Faruque Ahmed has confirmed that he has been asked by the national government to step down from his role, just over nine months after assuming office. 

The development marks a significant turn in BCB’s leadership, with former Bangladesh captain Aminul Islam Bulbul expected to replace him.

Faruque, who succeeded Nazmul Hasan as BCB president on August 21 last year, revealed that he was summoned on Wednesday (May 28) by Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuiyan, the Youth and Sports Affairs Adviser.

Aminul Islam Bulbul Set To Take Over As New BCB President

During the meeting, he was informed that the government no longer wished for him to continue at the helm. 

"The advisor said that they don't want to continue with me," Faruque told Cricbuzz on Thursday. "I have not taken any decision yet (regarding resignation). Let's see what happens."

While Faruque has yet to officially step down, according to reports by Cricbuzz  the government has already initiated the process to install his successor. According to sources, former national skipper Aminul Islam Bulbul has been approached by the Sports Ministry to take over the BCB presidency and has responded positively. 

Bulbul, who is currently employed by the ICC as a development officer, is reportedly seeking a three-month notice period to transition into the new role. 

“I was offered a role a few days ago. I've been asked to come in. I don't know yet what the process will be. Yes (the Sports Council has also made a proposal). Before agreeing to their proposal, there was the issue of talking to the ICC, where I work. I said the ICC has no objection. I will come for a short time, then maybe I will go back to the ICC," the first Test centurion of the country said as quoted by The Daily Star.

Bulbul arrived in Dhaka earlier this week and has reportedly held discussions with top government officials about the prospective leadership change at the BCB.