In a dramatic turn for Bangladesh cricket, the BCB’s Integrity Unit has launched a formal investigation into director Mokhlesur Rahman over corruption charges linked to the Bangladesh Premier League. ESPN reports confirm Rahman has resigned, marking yet another blow to the beleaguered board.
Led by Alex Marshall, the ex-ICC Integrity chief, the unit is armed with a comprehensive 900-page dossier from a BCB-appointed independent panel. It uncovers potential misconduct in the previous BPL edition. Rahman, elected as director on October 6, wasted no time tendering his resignation once allegations surfaced.
The scandal unfolds against a backdrop of internal strife. Earlier this month, players staged a boycott of BPL games on December 15, protesting director M Nazmul Islam’s offensive online posts and media statements. Meanwhile, geopolitical tensions amplify the chaos: post-violence against minorities in Bangladesh, Indian fans opposed Mustafizur Rahman’s IPL stint with KKR, leading to his release per BCCI orders.
BCB retaliated by declining to send its squad to India for the 2026 T20 World Cup, seeking venue shifts to Sri Lanka or regrouping with Ireland. ICC’s firm no has left BCB adhering to government counsel on the boycott. Speculation mounts that Scotland might step in as Bangladesh’s replacement.
This probe signals a potential cleansing within BCB ranks, but it raises questions about governance and transparency. Will it restore faith among players and fans, or deepen the divide in Bangladeshi cricket?