CWAB demands immediate resignation of finance committee chairman Najmul Islam

The Cricketers Welfare Association of Bangladesh (CWAB) announced on Wednesday that Bangladesh's professional cricketers will refuse to play if BCB finance committee chairman Najmul Islam does not resign before the next BPL game on Thursday.

This follows remarks from Najmul Islam suggesting only the players would lose out financially if Bangladesh skipped the T20 World Cup, and that the BCB would not compensate them.

CWAB president Mohammad Mithun stated during an emergency press conference: "The words that the board director has used about the players are completely unacceptable. It has deeply hurt the entire body of cricketers."

He added: "If he does not resign before tomorrow's match, then from tomorrow onward we are announcing a boycott of all cricket activities."

In response, the BCB issued a statement expressing "sincere regret for remarks that may be deemed inappropriate, offensive, or hurtful," clarifying that Najmul's comments do not reflect the board's official position.

The board pledged "appropriate disciplinary action" against conduct disrespectful to cricketers, reaffirming that "players remain at the heart of Bangladesh cricket."