Newly appointed Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Tamim Iqbal chaired his first official meeting on Tuesday, pledging to restore the image of Bangladesh cricket and confirming that he will contest the upcoming board elections.
Tamim took charge earlier in the day after the National Sports Council (NSC) dissolved the previous board and formed an 11-member ad hoc committee, mandating it to run day-to-day operations and organise elections within 90 days. The former national captain convened the committee’s inaugural meeting at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur.
Addressing reporters afterward, Tamim said repairing the board’s credibility would be his top priority.
“Whenever someone takes this role, they speak about development. But for us, the first task is to fix the image of Bangladesh cricket,” he said. “The damage done over the past one to one-and-a-half years must be addressed first.”
He acknowledged that criticism is inevitable but stressed that everyone associated with the board must work collectively to restore pride in the institution.
“Cricket should always be a source of pride. Those who work at the BCB should feel proud to say so. We have to bring that pride back,” Tamim said, adding that respect for players and stakeholders would be central to the reform process.
The ad hoc committee has been tasked with ensuring a free and fair election within three months — a responsibility Tamim said they would discharge with integrity.
Confirming his own political intentions, Tamim made it clear he would be in the race.
“Of course, we will definitely contest in the election,” he said. “Not just us — I would request everyone who is interested to participate. This is a board election involving cricketers, organisers and all stakeholders. We want to create an environment where everyone feels comfortable coming forward.”
Alongside preparing for elections, the committee will also oversee ongoing cricketing matters, including international commitments.
Tamim’s first day in office thus set the tone for what he described as a corrective phase — focused not only on governance reforms but on rebuilding trust and credibility in Bangladesh cricket.
