Former Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal has been elected as the permanent president of the Bangladesh Cricket Board, marking a new chapter in the country’s cricket administration.
The 37-year-old officially moved into full-time governance on June 7, 2026, after spending two months leading the board’s interim ad-hoc committee. His appointment follows major administrative changes within the BCB after the previous board, headed by Aminul Islam, was dissolved over reported irregularities.
Tamim’s rise to the top job began in April when the National Sports Council selected him to lead an 11-member ad-hoc committee. He then contested the BCB Board of Directors election and emerged as the clear winner in the Category-2 segment representing Dhaka-based clubs.
At the election held at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, Tamim secured 73 of the 75 available votes, finishing comfortably ahead of the competition.
Following the director elections, the newly formed 25-member board met to elect its president. Tamim was the only candidate for the position and was unanimously elected unopposed to a full four-year term.
The appointment makes Tamim the youngest president in BCB history. He is the board’s 18th president overall and only the sixth leader to be elected through the board’s voting process.
Focus on Infrastructure and Transparency
One of Tamim’s first major goals is the development of a world-class High-Performance Centre in Purbachal, located on the eastern side of Dhaka. The project has already moved into the design phase, with government funding expected to support its construction.
The former opener has also promised to improve transparency within the board and reduce internal political influence. The move comes after a turbulent period for Bangladesh cricket administration, which faced criticism and public scrutiny over governance issues during the past 18 months.
Tamim also stressed the need to rebuild relationships with players. He said current and former cricketers deserve greater respect and involvement in the game’s administration, an area he believes was overlooked by previous board setups.
Among other appointments, veteran cricket organizer Fahim Sinha was elected as one of the board’s two vice-presidents after receiving 66 votes. The second vice-president position remains vacant for now.
With one of Bangladesh’s most popular cricketers now leading the board, the BCB enters a new era focused on infrastructure, governance reforms and stronger engagement with players.