Bangladesh Cricket Board on Monday raised its concern over the investigation committee formed by the National Cricket Council to probe the last board of directors’ election.

The NSC on March 11 formed a committee comprising of five members to investigate the allegations of ‘gross irregularities, manipulations, and misuse of power’ in the last election of the BCB.

Mentioning the gazette of the NSC, the BCB said in a press release that it might fall under the external intervention.

‘The issuance of the above-mentioned gazette has therefore given rise to significant concern, as it may create uncertainty regarding the stability, independence, and continuity of the elected administration of the BCB,’ the press release read.

BCB mentioned that such an action may trigger a review under the International Cricket Council governance.

‘Under the ICC’s governance framework, any action that may be perceived as external intervention in the affairs of an elected cricket board is treated with the utmost seriousness and may trigger review under ICC governance and compliance provisions,’ read the press release.

BCB also said that the matter was informally referenced in discussions with senior representatives of the cricket’s global body’s leadership.

‘It was indicated that developments which could be interpreted as interference in the affairs of a democratically elected cricket board may raise governance concerns within the international cricket framework,’ it said.

‘Given the potential implications for Bangladesh cricket at the international level, the BCB considers it important to address this matter with due care and transparency.

‘Before initiating any formal communication or proceedings with the ICC, the BCB believes it is appropriate to engage directly with the National Sports Council to seek clarification regarding the context, intent, and possible implications of the gazette,’ it added.

BCB, therefore, requested the NSC to close the matter in a manner that safeguarded Bangladesh cricket.

‘Accordingly, the BCB has requested the National Sports Council to close this matter in a manner that safeguards the stability, independence, and continued progress of Bangladesh cricket, while also ensuring that the country’s standing within the international cricket community remains fully protected,’ it said.

‘The BCB remains committed to constructive engagement with all relevant national authorities. At the same time, it is essential that the governance autonomy of the elected cricket administration is preserved in accordance with internationally recognised cricket governance standards,’ it added.

Aminul Islam was re-elected as the BCB president in the election held in October last year, which was boycotted by a group representing the clubs based in Dhaka.

Tamim Iqbal, the former national team captain, was one of the aspirants of that election who pulled out, citing government influence at that time.

The Nobel laureate Professor Mohammad Younus-led interim government was at the helm during that period, while the now National Citizen Party leader Asif Mahmud Sojib Bhuiyan was the adviser of the ministry of youth and sports, which runs the NSC.