Tamim Iqbal withdraws from BCB election

Former captain Tamim Iqbal, a key contender in the upcoming Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) board of directors’ election, withdrew his candidacy on Wednesday.

Seven to eight candidates, including Tamim, pulled out of the election, a close source of Tamim confirmed to Jago News. Voting for the BCB election is scheduled for October 6, and the last date to withdraw nominations is today, October 1.

Alongside Tamim, heavyweight candidates such as Saeed Ibrahim Ahmed, Israfil Khosru, Syed Borhanul Islam, and Rafiqul Islam Babu also withdrew from the race for director positions.

Rumors had circulated the previous day that Tamim Iqbal, along with some BNP-affiliated candidates, might withdraw from the election — a speculation that has now been confirmed.

Earlier on Tuesday, the High Court barred 15 clubs from participating in the election after scrutiny by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) raised concerns over their eligibility.

An HC bench, comprising Justice Khizir Ahmed Chowdhury and Justice Syed Hasan Zubayer, passed the order after hearing a petition filed by former BCB President Faruque Ahmed. Consequently, the councillors of these 15 clubs, including those associated with Tamim Iqbal, will not be allowed to contest the BCB board polls.