Corruption clouds gather over the Bangladesh Cricket Board with the Integrity Unit probing director Mokhlesur Rahman over BPL-related allegations. The director has resigned, according to ESPN, intensifying scrutiny on BCB’s operations.
Alex Marshall, ex-head of ICC’s Integrity Unit, leads the effort, utilizing a detailed 900-page report from an independent BCB committee. Elected on October 6, Rahman’s directorship ended abruptly under the weight of these charges.
He’s not alone in the spotlight: director M Nazmul Islam sparked a player boycott of BPL matches on December 15 via inflammatory social media and press remarks.
The probe coincides with BCB’s defiant stance on the 2026 T20 World Cup. Hindu violence in Bangladesh fueled opposition to Mustafizur Rahman’s KKR IPL role, resulting in his release. BCB then nixed India’s hosting for its team, requesting Sri Lanka shifts or Ireland regrouping—demands ICC dismissed. Government guidance solidified the no-travel decision, with Scotland eyed as a possible substitute.
This unfolding drama tests BCB’s resolve. A thorough investigation could herald accountability; half-measures risk prolonged instability in Bangladesh’s cricket ecosystem.