New Delhi, Jan. 15 -- The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Thursday issued a show cause notice to its director, M Nazmul Islam, over controversial remarks made in public against the country's cricketers.

This comes amid growing backlash from cricketers, with the Cricketers Welfare Association of Bangladesh (CWAB) issuing an ultimatum demanding the resignation of BCB Director M Nazmul Islam over his remarks targeting senior players, including former captain Tamim Iqbal.

"The board has already initiated formal disciplinary proceedings against the board member concerned. A show-cause letter has been issued, and the individual has been instructed to submit a written response within 48 hours. The matter will be dealt with through due proces...