Bangladesh Cricket Board Charges Three Officials in BPL Corruption Scandal
Former BCB director among those accused of breaching ICC anti-corruption rules during the 2025-26 season.
The Bangladesh Cricket Board has provisionally charged three former officials with corruption tied to the Bangladesh Premier League's latest season. Muhammad Mukhlesur Rahman, a former BCB director, faces allegations including match-fixing attempts, facilitating corrupt activity, and failing to report approaches. Also charged are Zakir Hossain, ex-security liaison officer, and Rakibul Islam Sunny, a former councillor, with similar offences such as improper influence and non-cooperation with investigators.
The board has suspended all three and given them 14 days to respond to the formal notices after receiving them. This case follows earlier suspensions of four individuals—including an ex-national cricketer and a team co-owner—for betting-related offences during the same BPL season. Critics argue that the BCB's slow handling of those allegations has allowed corruption to fester, and the latest charges have deepened doubts about the league's integrity.
Fans and observers are increasingly questioning whether the BPL can remain trustworthy, especially with a former board insider now implicated. BCB president Tamim Iqbal is reportedly exasperated by the recurring scandals, placing pressure on the board to clean up the competition. The challenge now is to enforce meaningful penalties and demonstrate that the league can overcome its troubled reputation.