The Bangladesh Cricket Board(BCB) has banned former cricketer Monjurul Islam from all cricket roles after an inquiry into misconduct allegations filed by Jahanara Alam.
The BCB has banned former national cricketer Monjurul Islam from any role in cricket under its authority following misconduct allegations. The action is due to a complaint filed by former Bangladesh women’s captain Jahanara Alam.
The incident relates to the 2022 Women’s ODI World Cup, when Monjurul served as selector and team manager. Alam accused him of sexual assault and inappropriate conduct during the tournament.
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The board set up an independent inquiry panel to review the complaint. The committee was headed by Justice Tariq Ul Hakim and included legal and board representatives. After several months of investigation, the panel submitted its report to the board. Based on the findings, the board enforced a ban covering all direct and indirect cricket activities. Officials are reviewing further recommendations and may take additional steps if required.
“Based on the findings of the Independent Inquiry Committee formed by the BCB to examine the complaint lodged by former Bangladesh Women’s National Team Captain Jahanara Alam, the Board has decided to impose a ban on former national cricketer Monjurul Islam from all forms of direct or indirect employment and/or cricket-related activities under the jurisdiction of the Bangladesh Cricket Board,” the statement from BCB read.
“The BCB is reviewing the recommendations of the Committee and will take any additional measures deemed necessary in light of the report,” it added.
Meanwhile, on the cricketing front, the inaugural Women’s Bangladesh Premier League will run from April 4 to 14, 2026, in Dhaka and Chattogram.
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