BCB Dissolves Regional Committees and Initiates Election Process

Following the third board meeting held under the leadership of the ad-hoc committee chaired by Tamim Iqbal, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has officially announced the dissolution of three regional cricket bodies. This decision, along with the commencement of the formal election process, marks a significant administrative transition within the nation’s governing body for cricket.

Dissolution of Regional Ad-hoc Committees

On Monday, 4 May 2026, the BCB issued a formal press release detailing the outcomes of its third board session. According to the directive, the previously established ad-hoc committees for the Chattogram, Sylhet, and Barisal regional cricket associations have been dissolved with immediate effect.

These committees were originally constituted during the tenure of the preceding BCB board of directors, led by former president Nazmul Hassan (often referred to in administrative contexts regarding the transition). The board confirmed that as of 4 May, these regional bodies no longer hold administrative authority, pending the formation of new structures under the upcoming constitutional mandate.

Initiation of Election Procedures

While the BCB has not yet stipulated a definitive date for the general election, the board confirmed that the official process to hold the polls has been formally initiated. As the primary step in this administrative sequence, a notification will be issued shortly to commence the nomination of councillors.

This process adheres strictly to Section 12.7 of the BCB Constitution, which governs the solicitation of councillor nominations from various divisions across the country. The appointment of councillors is a prerequisite for the formation of the electoral college, which ultimately elects the board of directors.

Electoral Categories and Councillor Selection

The BCB election is structured around three distinct categories, each representing different stakeholders within the cricketing ecosystem:

• Category 1: This includes District and Divisional Sports Associations. Nominations for councillors in this category are typically facilitated by the respective District Sports Associations and Divisional Sports Associations, often involving the District Collectors (DCs) in their ex-officio capacities.

• Category 2: This encompasses the clubs active within the Dhaka league system. A total of 76 clubs from the Dhaka First, Second, and Third Division Cricket Leagues are entitled to nominate one councillor each to participate in the voting process.

• Category 3: This category is reserved for former cricketers of national standing and various organisations or institutions affiliated with the development and promotion of the sport.

Formation of the Election Commission

President Tamim Iqbal had previously indicated an intention to conduct the BCB elections within the second week of June. To facilitate this, the board has approved the formation of a three-member Election Commission.

The commission will be composed of:

1. One representative nominated by the Ministry of Youth and Sports or the National Sports Council (NSC).

2. Two members nominated directly by the Bangladesh Cricket Board.

The primary mandate of this commission will be to ensure that the election is conducted in a transparent and orderly manner, in compliance with the board’s constitutional framework. The dissolution of the regional ad-hoc committees is viewed as a necessary precursor to reorganising the regional bodies in alignment with the results of the forthcoming national board elections. Further notifications regarding the specific timeline for the June polls are expected to be released following the first meeting of the newly approved Election Commission.