Salma Khatun Becomes First Woman in Bangladesh Women's Selection Panel

Appointed as First-Ever Woman Selector for Bangladesh Women's National Team

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) announced the appointment of former national team captain Salma Khatun to the women's selection panel, along with former national pacer Hasibul Hossain Shanto to the men's national selection panel.

Salma Khatun's Appointment
Salma Khatun becomes the first-ever woman cricketer from Bangladesh to be appointed to the selection panel, comprising Sazzad Ahmed and Sojol Chowdhury.

Salma Khatun will work alongside Shipon, the chief selector for the women's side.

Background on Salma Khatun
Salma Khatun was named ICC's best bowler and top all-rounder in 2014-2015. She captained Bangladesh from 2008 to 2015 and has been a pillar of women's cricket in the country.

BCB's Decision
The appointment is considered revolutionary, providing great support for women's cricket in Bangladesh. Iftekhar Rahman Mithu, chairman of BCB's media committee, said:

The inclusion of Salma Khatun will provide great support for women's cricket… It's the first time such an appointment has been made in Bangladesh.

Other Appointments
Former national pacer Hasibul Hossain Shanto was also included in the men's national selection panel to fill a vacant spot left by Hannan Sarkar.

Hasibul Hossain Shanto will work alongside Abdur Razzak and Gazi Ashraf Hossain Lipu.

Reason Behind Hasibul Hossain Shanto's Appointment
Iftekhar Rahman Mithu stated that experience, involvement with the Bangladesh team, and the interview process were all taken into consideration.