Dhaka, Jan. 15 -- The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Thursday issued a show cause notice to director M Najmul Islam over derogatory remarks amid Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) boycott threat, according to a report by The Daily Star.

In a press release, the BCB said "formal disciplinary proceedings" had been initiated against the director and that he had been asked to submit a written explanation within 48 hours.

"As a constitutional body, the BCB is duty-bound to address such matters strictly in accordance with its established rules, regulations, and professional guidelines. In line with this responsibility, the Board has already initiated formal disciplinary proceedings against the Board member concerned. A show-cause letter has been...