The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has extended its ongoing crackdown on corruption within the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL), issuing provisional suspensions to two high-profile officials. The disciplinary measures follow an extensive investigation conducted by the board’s Integrity Unit into allegations of match-fixing and illicit conduct during recent editions of the domestic franchise tournament.
The individuals cited in the latest proceedings are Md. Abdul Kaiyum Rashid, former owner of the Chittagong Royals during the 12th BPL season, and Md. Amin Khan, who served as team operations manager for Durbar Rajshahi in the 11th edition before taking up a similar role with Chittagong Royals in the 12th. Both men face serious charges under multiple provisions of the International Cricket Council (ICC) Anti-Corruption Code for Participants, which the BCB adopts for its domestic marquee event.
According to the governing body, Rashid has been charged under Articles 2.1.1, 2.4.4, 2.4.6, and 2.4.7 of the code. These violations involve attempts to improperly influence the outcome or progress of matches, failure to report corrupt approaches to designated anti-corruption officers, and refusing to cooperate fully with the ongoing inquiry.
Khan faces equally grave allegations, having been charged under Articles 2.1.1, 2.1.4, 2.4.6, and 2.4.7. Beyond match manipulation and non-cooperation, Khan is accused of directly soliciting or encouraging others to engage in corrupt practices, alongside deliberately tampering with evidence to obstruct or delay the investigation.
Under BCB anti-corruption protocols, both Rashid and Khan have been granted 14 days to respond formally to the charges. These provisional suspensions follow a broader probe that has already implicated several other officials and stakeholders, highlighting systemic governance challenges that have periodically marred Bangladesh’s premier Twenty20 competition since its inception. The board maintained that its Integrity Unit will remain resolute in eliminating illegal gambling and fixing networks to restore credibility to the tournament.
