Faruque Ahmed

NSC cancels Faruque’s BCB directorship

The National Sports Council has revoked president Faruque Ahmed’s directorship from the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) after eight board directors sent a letter of no confidence against Faruque to NSC earlier in the day.
29 May 2025, 17:08 PM

BCB directors send letter of No Confidence against Faruque, seek removal

Eight board directors of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) have jointly sent a letter of no confidence against current BCB president Faruque Ahmed to the Ministry of Youth and Sports today and asked the ministry to revoke Faruque’s membership in the board.
29 May 2025, 13:46 PM

‘No reason to step down’, says Faruque

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) President Faruque Ahmed has stated that he has no intention of stepping down from his role, despite growing criticism and internal pressure.
29 May 2025, 10:23 AM

Faruque welcomes constructive criticism amid ongoing controversies

“I welcome constructive criticism and I’ve admitted my mistakes. But sometimes it goes overboard and becomes unnecessary. That distracts from our main goals,” Faruque told reporters on Saturday following the prize distribution ceremony of the Third Division Qualifying League in Mirpur.
3 May 2025, 15:08 PM

BCB issues clarification on withdrawal of Tk 250 crores

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Saturday issued a clarification on some financial transactions done since the change in leadership, claiming these transactions were done to ‘strengthen’ the safety of BCB’s funds to safeguard the organisation from ‘vested quarters’.
26 April 2025, 08:34 AM

Broadcast difficulties, abysmal on-field display: Is BCB picking up on the warning signs?

Exasperated sighs, brooding stares, and hands on hips were perhaps the common responses as people tuned into the state-run BTV channel late afternoon on Sunday.
20 April 2025, 19:44 PM

BCB facing ‘tough time’, says Faruque after media rights go unsold

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Faruque Ahmed said they are going through a ‘tough time’ after failing to sell media rights for the Bangladesh-Zimbabwe Test series and thanked the BTV for stepping in to telecast the first Test in Sylhet starting tomorrow.
19 April 2025, 10:44 AM

Stumped by the system

Every year, the Dhaka Premier League (DPL) begins with unwavering commitments from authorities to make it even more competitive than the previous years.
11 April 2025, 02:00 AM

Faruque rejects ‘next World Cup’ focus in long-term planning, reveals new T20 captain criteria

Faruque’s comments indicate that Liton Das, who previously captained Bangladesh in three T20I matches against the West Indies, could be a frontrunner for the T20 captaincy role.
8 March 2025, 18:01 PM

‘Retirement call should come from seniors’ end’

BCB president Faruque Ahmed spoke on diplomatic ties with cricket boards and BCB’s stance on senior players after Bangladesh’s group-stage exit.
5 March 2025, 18:30 PM

BCB can’t take responsibility of Afridi’s payment: Faruque

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Faruque Ahmed said the board can’t take responsibility for the alleged non-payment of Pakistan legend Shahid Afridi.
5 March 2025, 15:48 PM

BCB lacking clarity in decision-making

The decision-making process, in particular, as well as the outcomes, often relating to simple issues, are commonly shrouded in mystery, most of it done unnecessarily.
5 January 2025, 01:00 AM

No black and white in BPL, only grey areas

After quite a bit of dawdling, the BCB president remarked yesterday that they are communicating with the franchises so that players receive their payments.
2 January 2025, 01:30 AM

Faruque hopes players will get money from BPL franchises

Bangladesh Cricket Board president Faruque Ahmed hoped that players will get their money from the franchises in the ongoing Bangladesh Premier League.
1 January 2025, 09:55 AM

BCB to introduce first-class contracts, winning bonus for women cricketers

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) announced its plans to increase the number of players under contract in the pool of women cricketers, BCB boss Faruque Ahmed told reporters after a board meeting in Mirpur on Saturday.
21 December 2024, 13:18 PM

Shakib still in BCB’s Champions Trophy plans

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Faruque Ahmed has said that it remains difficult for Shakib Al Hasan to play for the national team from outside the country since the cricketer cannot come home.
1 December 2024, 09:22 AM

Aly Zaker’s iconic slaps on set: Faruque Ahmed reminisces moments from ‘Aaj Robibar’

master of both stage and screen, Zaker’s versatility as an actor left a lasting mark on the nation’s entertainment industry. As we reflect on his contributions, especially on his fourth death anniversary, it’s not just his powerful performances that are remembered, but also the playful camaraderie, witful screen presence and gentle spirit he brought to every set.
27 November 2024, 11:52 AM

Sports Adviser’s mild wake-up call for Faruque and Co

Yesterday, the most important figure in the country’s sports administration at the moment, youth and sports Adviser Asif Mahmud, openly spoke about the ‘haphazard’ manner in which the top brass of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), headed by president Faruque Ahmed, is running its operation -- a scenario that was technically impossible even a few months back.
18 November 2024, 01:30 AM

BPL yet to find solid ground after 10 editions: Faruque 

Bangladesh Cricket Board president Faruque Ahmed admitted that the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL), the country’s premier franchise T20 tournament, is yet to find solid ground after 10 seasons.
12 November 2024, 13:47 PM

‘Rong Dhong’ to hit theatres this Friday

The film features an ensemble cast, including well-known actors such as Tariq Anam Khan, Arman Parvez Murad, Lutfur Rahman George, Shadhin Khasru, Faruque Ahmed, Shabnam Parvin, Ejajul Islam, Jamil, Pran Roy, and Shohel Mondol.
6 November 2024, 07:03 AM