Cricket: BANGLADESH CRICKET BOARD

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is the governing body to regulate and promote cricket in Bangladesh and recognized under the National Sports Council Act 1974. The BCB is also responsible for the operation and development of cricket including the maintenance of venues in Bangladesh.

The board was established in 1972 with the name, The Bangladesh Cricket Control Board, which was changed to the current name in 2007. Bangladesh is a full member of the International Cricket Council (ICC) and the Asian Cricket Council (ACC).

The board not only administers the game but also works for its coordination, development, spreading and publicizing it all over the country. The board also provides trainings and facilities. It also selects Bangladesh team for regional and international tournaments.

In addition, the board is also responsible for the welfare of the players, umpires, employees and their families.

BCB Board

The President of the Board

AHM Mustafa Kamal, FCA, MP

Mr. AHM Mustafa Kamal FCA is the President of the Bangladesh Cricket Board since 23rd September 2009 who has been appointed by the Government of the Peoples’ Republic of Bangladesh. Mr. Kamal is a lawmaker from Comilla district and as well the Convener of Bangladesh Awami League, Comilla district (South). He is also the Secretary, Finance and Planning, of Bangladesh Awami League. Mr. Kamal is the Chairman of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on the Ministry of Finance. He is also a leading businessman in the country. Mr. Kamal is the current President of Asian Cricket Council and also the Chairman of Audit Committee of International Cricket Council. He is involved with the cricket and its development for last 30 years in different capacity. Earlier, he was the chairman of the cricket committee of the popular club, Abahani Ltd, a position he successfully held from 1990 to 2010.