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The Bangladesh Cricket Board has been given a deadline by the clubs in Dhaka to withdraw the proposed amendments to the BCB constitution. A recent media leak revealed the suggested reforms under consideration by a five-member committee headed by BCB director Najmul Abedeen Fahim.
Dhaka Clubs Discuss Changes
After learning about the changes, clubs in Dhaka convened at a city hotel on Tuesday to debate the matter and establish a position on potential reforms. Representatives from 67 clubs attended the meetings, which were conducted under the auspices of the Dhaka Cricket Club Organisers’ Association forum. Support for this movement has also been expressed by the nine other clubs that were not present at the meeting.
Clubs in Dhaka Threaten to Boycott Due to Proposed Amendments to the BCB Constitution
The actions being considered by the five-member committee tasked with amending the constitution caused a commotion. The organizers voiced their disapproval of the way that clubs in Dhaka and their role in Bangladeshi cricket are being disparaged.
If the BCB accepts the proposed changes, all of the clubs have pledged to boycott cricket leagues.
Call for increased representation
The organizers of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) have agreed to an ultimatum until January 17 to revoke the proposed amendments and demand the resignation of Fahim from the board. The committee is also set to propose the dissolution of the Cricket Committee of Dhaka Metropolis (CCDM) and the reduction of councilors from category 2 in the BCB general council. The organizers, however, demand an increase from 12 to 15.
Highlight historical contributions
The proposed constitution in Bangladesh has insulted cricket clubs, particularly those in the Dhaka League, who have contributed to cricket development and player production since independence. The proposed constitution reduces the number of board directors and councilors from 12 to four and 76 to 30 respectively. Veteran cricket organizer Rafiqul Islam Babu, who arranged the movement under the Dhaka Cricket Club Organisers Association, stated that clubs will boycott leagues if the proposed amendment is passed. He reminded them that there is a process for amending the Constitution and if it stops, their movement will be withdrawn. The Dhaka Premier League has historically been the lifeblood of cricket in the country.
