HC issues rule over BCB director appointment, orders ‘status quo’ on board operations

The High Court on Tuesday issued a rule questioning the legality of the cancellation of Faruque Ahmed’s nomination as the director of Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) and the subsequent appointment of former national cricket team captain Aminul Islam Bulbul in his place.

The HC bench of Justice Razik Al Jalil and Justice Sathika Hossain issued the rule and an order after hearing a writ petition filed by Faruque Ahmed on Sunday, UNB reports. 

The court also ordered that a ‘status quo’ be maintained regarding the functions of the BCB's board of directors, allowing the current board under Aminul Islam’s leadership to continue its operations for the time being.

Besides, the rule asked why the cancellation of Faruque Ahmed’s nomination and the appointment of Aminul Islam as director should not be declared beyond legal authority.

It also directed five respondents including the secretary of the Ministry of Youth and Sports and the Bangladesh Cricket Board to respond to the rule.

BCB's counsel Mahin M Rahman said that the High Court has ordered the current board to continue its activities under the existing structure.

“Those who are currently in charge can carry on their responsibilities. At present, the board is being run by a nine-member panel led by Aminul Islam,” he said.

Earlier on May 29, the National Sports Council (NSC) cancelled Faruque Ahmed’s nomination as a BCB director.

The following day, on May 30, the NSC nominated Aminul Islam as his replacement.

Subsequently, the BCB board members elected Aminul as the president of the board in a meeting.