Bangladesh Cricket Board Punishes 5, Including Cricketer, Over BPL Fixing Allegations

Bangladesh Cricket Board has handed punishments to five cricketers over allegations of involvement in match-fixing in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL). The decision was confirmed during a press conference by Tamim Iqbal, who currently serves as the board president.

Tamim said he was not part of the board when the fixing incidents took place or during the initial investigation. However, after taking charge, he reviewed the matter and questioned whether there was enough evidence against the players.

“I asked whether we had sufficient evidence. I received the answer, and then I said, ‘Execute it,’” Tamim told reporters during the press briefing in Bangladesh.

Further details about the punishments and the identities of the players are expected to be announced soon.

Accused individuals include:

Md. Lablur Rahman (Team Manager)

Article 2.4.6 – Failing or refusing, without compelling justification, to cooperate with DACO in the investigation of possible corrupt conduct under the Code, including failure to comply with a demand notice issued under Article 4.3.

Article 2.4.7 – Obstructing or delaying an investigation into possible corrupt conduct, including concealing, tampering with, or destroying relevant documentation or other information that may be relevant to the investigation.

Md. Towhidul Haque Towhid (Franchise Co-owner)

Article 2.4.6 – Failing or refusing, without compelling justification, to cooperate with an investigation conducted by DACO, including failure to comply with a demand notice.

Article 2.4.7 – Obstructing or delaying an investigation, including concealing, deleting, or destroying relevant communications and information.

Amit Majumdar (Local Cricketer)

Article 2.2.1 – Placing, accepting, or participating in betting related to the result, progress, conduct, or any other aspect of a cricket match.

Rezwan Kabir Siddique (Team Manager)

Article 2.2.1 – Placing, accepting, or participating in betting related to the result, progress, conduct, or any other aspect of a cricket match.

The accused individuals have been provisionally suspended and have been given 14 days from receipt of the charge notice to respond to the allegations. The BCB stated that it will make no further comment on the matter at this stage.

In addition, under the “BCB Excluded Person Policy,” the Bangladesh Cricket Board has issued an exclusion order against Saminur Rahman. The decision followed an investigation into alleged corrupt activities linked to multiple editions of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL), including the 9th, 10th, and 11th seasons.

The investigation found allegations against him involving betting-related activities, offering corrupt approaches to players and agents, maintaining connections with domestic and international betting and corruption syndicates, and facilitating corrupt activities in cricket matches.

Before the exclusion order was issued, Saminur Rahman waived his right to respond under the policy after receiving notice and accepted the sanction.