The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) elections are set to take place today, Monday, 6 October, at a five-star hotel in the capital. Voting will be held from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
According to the schedule, the names of the elected directors will be announced by 6:00 PM. Following this, the election for the posts of President and Vice-President will take place at 7:30 PM. The name of the new BCB President is expected to be revealed by 9:00 PM. Current BCB President Aminul Islam Bulbul is widely regarded as the frontrunner in this race.
The BCB constitution stipulates that the Board of Directors is elected across three main categories:
| Category | Number of Councillors | Number of Director Posts | Number of Candidates | Details |
| Category 1: District and Division Directors | 71 | 10 | 15 | Directors are elected by councillors from each division. Two directors each from Dhaka, Chattogram, and Khulna; one each from Barishal, Sylhet, Rajshahi, and Rangpur. |
| Category 2: Club Directors | 76 | 12 | 16 | Directors elected by club councillors. This category has a highly competitive field. |
| Category 3: University and Organisation Directors | 45 | 1 | 2 | Directors elected by councillors representing universities and various organisations. The race here is drawing particular attention, featuring prominent cricket figures Debabrata Pal and Khaled Masud Pilot. |
Key Highlights
- Category 1: District and division-based councillors (total 71) are voting for 10 director positions. Fifteen councillors have submitted nominations for these posts.
- Category 2: Club councillors (total 76) are voting for 12 director positions. Sixteen candidates are competing for these posts.
- Category 3: University and organisation-based councillors (total 45) are voting for a single director. This category is attracting significant interest from cricket fans, with former national cricket personalities Debabrata Pal and Khaled Masud Pilot contesting.
The elections are expected to be closely watched, given the prominence of the candidates and the stakes involved in choosing the leadership that will shape the future of cricket in Bangladesh.
