Anti-Corruption Commission Raids BCB's Headquarters

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) conducted an enforcement operation at the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) headquarters, led by Assistant Director Al Amin, to investigate three separate allegations of corruption.

The operation was prompted by allegations of irregular financial gain and corruption in the selection process of various cricket leagues under the BCB, as well as discrepancies in ticket sale revenues from the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) and embezzlement of funds during the Mujib Centenary celebrations.

The ACC is investigating whether the previous hike in entry fees for the Third Division Qualifying League and the drop in team participation were influenced by individuals or decisions within the BCB. The commission is also looking into irregularities in BPL ticket revenues, including a sudden surge in revenue from Tk13.25 crore in one year compared to Tk15 crore over eight years.

The Mujib Centenary celebrations in 2020-21 are also under scrutiny, with allegations of misappropriation involving around Tk 19 crore and Tk2 crores from ticket sales not recorded.

BCB Chief Executive Nizam Uddin Chowdhury assured full cooperation with the investigation, stating that all relevant departments have been instructed to provide necessary documents to the ACC.