Aminul Islam Takes the Helm as New BCB President, Promises a United Vision for Bangladesh Cricket

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In a momentous shift at the helm of Bangladesh cricket, former national captain Aminul Islam has been named the 17th President of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), replacing Faruque Ahmed.

The announcement, confirmed by BCB officials to Cricbuzz, marks a new chapter for a cricketing nation eager to harness its vast potential and push beyond its current boundaries.

Aminul, widely regarded as one of the pioneers of Bangladesh’s rise in international cricket, now takes on perhaps his most challenging role yet—steering the country’s cricket administration into a future that promises ambition, reform, and unity.

From Pitch to Presidency: A Cricketer's New Calling

“It’s an honour, a massive responsibility,” Aminul shared during his first media interaction as BCB President. “Our respected directors of the Cricket Board have elected me. I received the call from the Honourable Sports Advisor, and I was deeply humbled. This new responsibility is even bigger.”

Aminul, who captained Bangladesh during their early international years and famously scored the nation’s first Test century, is no stranger to leadership. His understanding of the game, both on and off the field, is seen as a valuable asset as the board prepares for a new strategic direction. Having played 13 Tests and 49 ODIs, and later working as a development officer at the International Cricket Council (ICC), he brings a global perspective to local challenges.

A Vision Rooted in Unity and Development

Addressing the nation and the cricketing fraternity, Aminul struck a hopeful and inclusive tone. “Cricket is not played by just eleven players – it’s played by the whole of Bangladesh,” he said. “I hope we all play as one team. We’ve done it before – we’ve played Test cricket for 25 years, we’ve won the U19 World Cup, and our women’s team have lifted the Asia Cup. We can aim even higher.”

His immediate goal? To conduct a transparent election for the board. “Transparency and decentralisation are key,” Aminul stressed. “When we were granted Test status, we promised the ICC that we’d decentralise cricket. That vision hasn’t changed.”

To that end, Aminul has already prepared a framework for regional cricket governance, aiming to identify and nurture grassroots talent through a robust coaching system. “There will be three key success factors,” he explained. “We will establish a strong coaching system nationwide, identify raw talent, and build a competitive cricketing structure that encourages natural progression.”

Winds of Change: NSC's Role and a New Leadership Team

The transition came swiftly. As per Cricbuzz, the National Sports Council (NSC) played a central role in this administrative reshuffle. On May 29, the NSC officially removed Faruque Ahmed from the BCB presidency by revoking his councillorship. The very next day, Aminul was appointed as a government-nominated councillor, replacing Sheikh Hamim Hasan.

The NSC’s decision signals a clear desire for renewal within Bangladesh cricket administration. With Aminul at the helm and a supportive board behind him, the path forward is already being paved.

“I thank all the directors of the Bangladesh Cricket Board,” Aminul added. “I also congratulate the two newly elected Vice Presidents – Fahim Sinha and Nazmul Abedin Fahim. This is the team we’ve formed, and we want to move forward together.”