Dhaka, Feb. 16 -- The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Monday dismissed speculations that its president Aminul Islam has left the country permanently following the recent general election.

Board officials clarified Aminul Islam is currently in Australia on a personal visit to meet his family and is scheduled to return.

Rumours of Aminul's departure gained traction after several media outlets suggested he might not return, given that the interim government under which he took office is set to hand over power within a day.

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Adding to the speculation is the fact that Aminul was a resident of Australia before assuming the BCB presidency.

Amzad Hussain, BCB Director and Chairman o...