Tamim leads request for investigation into last year's BCB elections

Former Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal, along with a section of Dhaka's cricket club organisers, formally requested the National Sports Council (NSC) to initiate an investigation into the process followed during last year's Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) election.

Tamim visited the NSC premises to submit a letter requesting an independent review, alleging the election process lacked transparency.

Many alleged that Aminul Islam, backed by the then government, used his power to secure the BCB presidency. Tamim had initially decided to take part in the election but withdrew, alleging government interference.

Tamim said a majority of Dhaka-based clubs supported the move, claiming that 50 out of the capital's 76 clubs agreed with the demand for an inquiry.

"We felt it was important to submit the application through the proper process, and that is what we have done," Tamim said.

"Time will tell," he added when asked whether the request also implied dissolving the entire BCB board.

The organisers said their application focused specifically on seeking an independent probe into the election procedure.

"There could also be a representative from the National Sports Council in that committee," former BCB director Fahim Sinha said.

The move comes amid a wider dispute between a group of Dhaka clubs and the current BCB leadership, with several clubs already boycotting domestic competitions while describing the board as "illegitimate".

The boycott has impacted local cricket tournaments. Only 12 of 20 teams participated in the First Division League, while the Second Division competition was held with just 12 of its 24 registered clubs.

Uncertainty also surrounds the staging of the Dhaka Premier League and the Women's Dhaka Premier League as the standoff continues.