Dhaka, Jan. 15 -- The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Thursday removed director M Najmul Islam from all responsibilities, including his position as chairman of the finance committee, following a storm of criticism sparked by his controversial remark labelling former Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal as an "Indian agent."The BCB president Aminul Islam Bulbul will serve as acting chairman of the finance committee until further notice.
The remarks, widely condemned by players, former cricketers, and fans, ignited a major crisis in Bangladesh cricket, with the Cricketers Welfare Association of Bangladesh (CWAB) issuing a strong ultimatum threatening a boycott of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) unless Najmul stepped down before the tournamen...