Cricket
Controversy erupted in Bangladeshi cricket in January 2026, and all eyes turned to BCB official M Nazmul Islam. Many reports suggest his comments sparked the players’ strike
Nazmul reportedly said Bangladesh would not face financial loss if the team withdrew from the T20 World Cup, only the players would. He questioned why players should be compensated for missed matches.
The situation escalated when Nazmul allegedly called former captain Tamim Iqbal an “Indian agent” for advising against withdrawal. Players viewed this as an attack on their patriotism
In protest, the Cricketers’ Welfare Association of Bangladesh (CWAB) announced a nationwide boycott of all matches until Nazmul resigned from the BCB board
After two matches were boycotted, the BCB removed Nazmul from his finance committee chairmanship. But players demanded his full removal and a public apology
Reports suggest the Nazmul controversy was more than just one man’s comments, it exposed deeper issues in the BCB and showed the power of players’ unified action