Dhaka, Nov. 10 -- The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has said it will not take any decision based on speculation or emotion over the sexual harassment allegations made by former national cricketer Jahanara Alam.

The board insisted that only a full and independent investigation will determine the outcome.

Speaking to reporters early this week after the opening day of the Bangladesh Cricket Conference, BCB president Aminul Islam and director Amzad Hossain reiterated that the board's three-member inquiry committee - announced on Saturday night - will handle the matter with full independence and report its findings within 15 working days.

"Our board has zero tolerance for any form of harassment - verbal, physical, mental, or online," Amzad...