The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has prohibited former international cricketer Monjurul Islam from participating in any cricket activities due to allegations of misconduct. The decision came after an Independent Inquiry Committee investigated a complaint by former Bangladesh women’s captain Jahanara Alam, accusing Monjurul of sexual assault during the 2022 World Cup. While two claims were unsubstantiated, the committee found evidence of inappropriate behavior in the other two allegations.
Monjurul, who previously held roles as a selector and manager for the women’s team, concluded his contract with the BCB on June 30, 2025. The committee determined that his actions did not align with professional standards and constituted misconduct and harassment as per Supreme Court guidelines. The BCB confirmed the ban on Monjurul from all cricket-related activities under its jurisdiction based on the committee’s findings.
The BCB is assessing the committee’s recommendations and is prepared to take further actions as necessary. Moreover, the board has finalized the schedule for the Women’s Bangladesh Premier League’s first edition, scheduled from April 4 to 14, 2026, in Dhaka and Chattogram. Additionally, an extension was granted to national selection panel chairman Gazi Ashraf Hossain to facilitate the identification of his successor and panel restructuring.
