Former BCB Director Shamim Charged Under ICC Anti‑Corruption Code
Date: 1 September 2024
Source: Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB)
Summary
- The BCB Integrity Unit (BCBIU) has charged three former officials for breaching the ICC Anti‑Corruption Code for Participants, 2024.
- All three have been provisionally suspended and have 14 days from receipt of the Notices of Charge to respond.
Charged Individuals & Key Allegations
| # | Person | Former Role | Main Articles Charged Under |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Muhammad Mukhlesur Rahman (Shamim) | Former BCB director (2025‑26) & former chairman, BCB Audit Committee | • Art 2.1.1 – Fixing or attempting to fix matches in the 12th BPL. • Art 2.1.4 – Soliciting or facilitating a participant to engage in corrupt conduct. • Art 2.4.4 – Failing to promptly disclose an approach to engage in corrupt conduct. • Art 2.4.7 – Obstructing an investigation (e.g., concealing or destroying evidence). |
| 2 | Zakir Hossain | Former Security Liaison Officer, BCB | • Art 2.1.1 – Fixing or attempting to fix BPL matches. • Art 2.1.4 – Soliciting or facilitating corrupt conduct. • Art 2.4.6 – Refusing to cooperate with the DACO’s investigation or comply with a Demand Notice. |
| 3 | Rakibul Islam Sunny | Former BCB councillor (Bogura District) & former member‑secretary, BCB Audit Committee | • Art 2.4.4 – Failing to promptly disclose an approach to engage in corrupt conduct. • Art 2.4.6 – Refusing to cooperate with the DACO’s investigation or comply with a Demand Notice. |
Procedural Notes
- The three parties are provisionally suspended pending the disciplinary process.
- They must respond within 14 days of receiving their Notices of Charge.
BCB Statement
- The board issued a brief release and will not comment further at this stage.
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