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In the middle of the political unrest, the Bangladesh Cricket Board also finds itself in a tough situation. The recent resignation and departure of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who had held power for 15 years, has created chaos throughout the nation, including the cricketing board.
What began as protests against a jobs quota system, rapidly escalated into massive turbulence against the government, resulting in over 300 casualties in a matter of weeks. This political instability has put a long shadow over the BCB and its upcoming commitments.
The BCB, like the rest of the country, is striving to return to normalcy. However, the absence of key officials, including BCB president Nazmul Hassan Papon, shows the seriousness of the situation.
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The situation is still a bit uncertain and it’s still too early: Nizamuddin Chowdhury
Despite these challenges, some board officials have returned to work, focusing on pre-planned assignments. One of the most pressing concerns is the national team’s tour of Pakistan scheduled for August.
“The situation is still a bit uncertain and it’s still too early. It’s best to observe. We were set to depart today [yesterday] but that has been postponed. But in 48 hours we will make a decision,” BCB chief executive officer Nizamuddin Chowdhury told The Daily Star
The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, set to begin in Bangladesh in October, is now under scrutiny. The ICC is reportedly monitoring the situation and considering alternative venues. Habibul Bashar, head of operations for BCB’s women’s wing, mentioned that a decision on the tournament’s location is likely by August 10.
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In the middle of this turmoil, the women’s team continues their training sessions in Mirpur, preparing for the upcoming World Cup. The Women’s National Cricket League (WNCL) is still scheduled to begin on August 19, serving as crucial preparation for the national team.
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