The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has taken a significant step to ensure it remains functional and adaptable to contemporary needs by establishing a Constitution Amendment Committee. The decision was reached during the BCB Board of Directors’ 15th meeting at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium. This move comes in response to directives from the National Sports Council (NSC), which recently urged the BCB to address governance issues and reform its constitution.
In letters sent to the BCB last week, the NSC emphasized the importance of a robust, inclusive constitution to promote good governance, accountability, and transparency within sports organizations. The NSC has requested that BCB form a sub-committee to review and propose necessary changes to the current constitution. The NSC also suggested that the inclusion of NSC members in this sub-committee would positively influence the reform process.
Following the board meeting, BCB announced the formation of the Constitution Amendment Committee, led by BCB Director Nazmul Abedin. This committee will evaluate the existing constitution, identify areas for improvement, and propose amendments that align with the evolving needs and strategic goals of the BCB.
In addition to constitutional reforms, the NSC has also inquired about board members’ attendance and requested updates on director vacancies due to absenteeism, as outlined in the BCB constitution. Following this review, BCB confirmed the acceptance of resignations from directors A.M. Naimur Rahman Durjoy, Khaled Mahmud, and Md. Enayet Husain Siraj. Furthermore, the board announced the termination of directorship for 11 directors who missed three or more consecutive meetings.
Looking ahead, BCB announced that the 11th edition of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) T20 is scheduled to kick off on December 30, 2024, with the final set for February 7, 2025, marking another highlight in the Bangladesh cricket calendar.