Naimur Rahman Steps Down as BCB Director Amid Political Shifts

Naimur Rahman, who was the first Test captain for Bangladesh, resigned from his role as the director of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Wednesday, September 4, 2024.

Reasons for Resignation

Naimur Rahman had served as a BCB director three times but decided to step down early from his latest term. This decision was influenced by recent political changes in Bangladesh. The BCB had connections with the former ruling party, Awami League, and since Naimur did not receive a nomination in the recent general elections, he chose to resign. Previously, he served as a member of parliament twice under the Awami League.

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Naimur’s Reflections

In a statement to Cricbuzz, Naimur Rahman explained, “I am resigning for personal reasons.” He expressed gratitude for his time with the BCB, saying, “I thoroughly enjoyed working here and appreciate all the opportunities I had, including my roles as chairman of BCB’s Cricket Operations and High Performance Unit.“

Naimur added, “I tried my best to contribute to the development of cricket in Bangladesh. I also want to thank the councilors who elected me as their representative on the board.“

Future Plans

He concluded by saying, “If BCB needs me in the future, I would love to contribute to Bangladesh cricket again.“

Board Changes

Alongside Naimur Rahman, Jalal Yunus and Shafiul Alam also resigned from their positions. The BCB has undergone significant changes recently, with former national captain Faruque Ahmed taking over as BCB president after Nazmul Hasan resigned in late August 2024.

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