Aminul Islam Bulbul Re-elected Unopposed as Bangladesh Cricket Board President Amid Controversy

Aminul Islam Bulbul has been re-elected unopposed as the president of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) by the newly elected 25-member board, marking his continued leadership after initially assuming the position earlier in the year. The BCB election saw a voter turnout of approximately 74%, with directors elected from three categories: district and division representatives, Dhaka clubs, and former players/government bodies. Former national captain Khaled Mashud was notably elected as a director from the former players' category, winning decisively despite allegations of government interference and election irregularities that led to many candidates withdrawing. The two vice-presidents, Faruque Ahmed and Shakhawat Hossain, were also elected unopposed. The election process has been criticized for alleged poll-fixing and political influence, with some candidates describing interference as "deeper than match-fixing." Nonetheless, the formation of the new board represents a significant moment for BCB governance as it moves forward under Bulbul's leadership.