Mithun threatened in a call from an unknown number

Mohammad Mithun, President of the Bangladesh Cricketers’ Welfare Association (CWA), has reportedly been receiving a series of alarming threats, including warnings of abduction and assassination, via calls from an unknown number.

Speaking on the matter, Mithun said, “The intensity of the threats has escalated since 9 PM on Thursday. We have not made any statements against the country, so it is difficult to understand why we are being targeted. As cricketers, we have only spoken about our rights—can that be considered wrong?”

The controversy stems from remarks made by Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) Director M. Nazmul Islam regarding the players, which prompted the CWA to issue an ultimatum on Wednesday night demanding his resignation and threatening a boycott of matches if their demand was not met.

When Nazmul did not resign by the Thursday deadline, the cricketers followed through on their threat and boycotted a Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) match. Although the BCB convened an online meeting in which Nazmul retained his director’s position, he was relieved of his duties as Chairman of the BCB Finance Committee. Despite this partial concession, the players did not return to the field immediately.

On Thursday night, BCB officials met with representatives from the BPL franchises, followed by a separate meeting with the players. These discussions ultimately led to the announcement of the BPL’s commencement, although the tension between players and the board remains palpable.

The sequence of events can be summarised as follows:

The incident highlights the growing friction between the cricketing authorities and players over issues of governance, accountability, and player rights. Analysts warn that while the BPL has officially commenced, the underlying dispute may continue to affect team morale and future fixtures if not addressed comprehensively.