BCB bans Monjurul Islam from all cricket-related activities

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has banned former national cricketer Monjurul Islam from all forms of direct or indirect employment in cricket-related activities under its jurisdiction.

The decision follows an investigation by an Independent Inquiry Committee into a complaint lodged by former Bangladesh women's national team captain Jahanara Alam. Alam alleged that Monjurul Islam sexually assaulted her during the 2022 World Cup.

The committee examined four specific allegations. Two were not substantiated by evidence. For the remaining two, the committee found prima facie evidence of inappropriate conduct by Monjurul Islam, who served as the selector and manager of the Bangladesh women's team. His contractual tenure with the BCB ended on June 30, 2025.

The committee noted behaviour inconsistent with professional standards, with certain actions falling within the definition of misconduct and harassment under applicable Supreme Court guidelines.

In a statement, the BCB said: "Based on the findings of the Independent Inquiry Committee… the Board has decided to impose a ban on former national cricketer Monjurul Islam from all forms of direct or indirect employment and/or cricket-related activities under the jurisdiction of the Bangladesh Cricket Board."

"The BCB is reviewing the recommendations of the Committee and will take any additional measures deemed necessary in light of the report," it added.

In other decisions from the BCB meeting:

• The board approved the schedule for the inaugural Women's Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) T20. The first edition will be held from April 4-14, 2026, with matches in Dhaka and Chattogram.
• The tenure of the chairman of the national selection panel, Gazi Ashraf Hossain, has been extended by one month. This is to allow the board to find his successor and reorganize the panel. Reports indicate Ashraf is not interested in extending his tenure beyond February 28.
• Former national selector Habibul Bashar is understood to be the front-runner to replace Ashraf as chairman.