BCB expresses serious concern over harassment of national player Nayeem Hasan
Dhaka, June 13
The Bangladesh Cricket Board expresses its deep concern regarding the reported incident involving harassment and abuse of Bangladesh National Team cricketer Nayeem Hasan by some law-enforcing agency members in Chattogram on Friday evening.
According to the BCB Media Release, the Board strongly condemns the unacceptable and inappropriate conduct displayed towards the player and views the matter with the utmost seriousness. Such treatment of a national athlete is deeply regrettable and warrants immediate attention.
"The BCB expects a thorough and impartial investigation into the incident and urges the relevant authorities to take appropriate action against those found responsible," the release stated.
Since learning of the matter, the BCB has remained in close contact with Nayeem Hasan and his family to ensure their well-being and provide all necessary support. The Board has also been actively engaging with the concerned authorities and administration in Chattogram to facilitate a proper resolution of this serious issue.
The Bangladesh Cricket Board reiterates its committment to safeguarding the welfare, dignity and rights of all its players and will continue to monitor developments closely.
A few days back, Former Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal was elected as the president of the BCB, cementing his position at the helm of the country's governing body after previously serving as head of its ad-hoc committee.
"Tamim was elected unopposed at a board meeting held following Sunday's BCB elections, having secured the highest number of votes in the Club Category contest", BCB official Rabeed Imam told ANI, over the phone.
The newly-formed board also elected Fahim Sinha as vice-president. Although two vice-presidents are expected to be appointed, the Election Commission has so far announced only one name. Tamim topped the Club Category poll with 73 votes at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur.
The former Bangladesh skipper finished ahead of Saeed Ibrahim Ahmed and Israfil Khosru, who each secured 72 votes. A total of 16 candidates contested 12 seats in the Club Category. Amjad Hossain, Major Imroz, Faizur Rahman and Syed Borhanul Hossain Pappu failed to secure election. Major Imroz received the fewest votes with 20, while Amjad secured 32.
— ANI
Reader Comments
This is troubling. Harassment of athletes is never acceptable, especially from those meant to protect citizens. BCB's response seems appropriate, demanding a thorough investigation. I hope law enforcement handles this properly and doesn't brush it under the rug. Accountability matters.
Respect for BCB for speaking up quickly! Nayeem must have been scared. But honestly, we need systemic change in how law enforcement behaves, not just for celebrities but for everyone. Nice to see Tamim as president though - hope he brings fresh energy to BCB.
As someone who follows cricket closely, this is really disappointing. Players should feel safe. The Tamim election part is interesting - 73 votes, seems like a strong mandate. Let's see if he can reform the board while also addressing player safety concerns.
Harassment of players by law enforcement is a shame. BCB handling it well, but action must be swift. Tamim becoming president is step forward - but note Major Imroz only got 20 votes, that's concerning for some. Anyway, hope Nayeem recovers from this mentally.
This is awful. No one should face harassment, let alone a national athlete representing Bangladesh. BCB's stance is strong, but I hope this leads to real changes in how law enforcement treats people. Positive to see Tamim winning election - maybe he'll prioritize player welfare.
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