The NSC clarified its stance regarding the resignation and appointments in a press release.

Former national team captain and selector Faruque Ahmed became the first-ever cricketer to become the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president on Wednesday. Following his appointment, Faruque talked to the media on various issues, providing an idea about his way of operation in the coming days, during a press conference at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur. The excerpts of the press brief are as follows:

Nazmul Hassan Papon’s long reign at Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) came to an end yesterday when he resigned as president of the country’s most coveted sports body, paving the way for former captain Faruque Ahmed to assume the lead role.

Newly appointed Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Faruque Ahmed said he had not changed his mind about removing Bangladesh head coach Chandika Hathuruisngha. 

Faruque Ahmed, the newly-appointed president of Bangladesh Cricket Board, has said that his ‘first and foremost responsibility is to take cricket forward’.

Former national team captain Faruque Ahmed has been made president of the Bangladesh Cricket Board.

In his four-decade-long career, renowned actor Faruque Ahmed has earned a name for his performances on the theatre stage, television, and in films. He has been a member of the popular theatre troupe Dhaka Theatre for a long time.

However, his in-laws celebrate his birthday very enthusiastically. Nevertheless, he made a decision a few years ago, that since March 25 is a night of massacre for Bangalis, and he personally experienced that terrifying night, he decided not to celebrate his birthday on such a day.

“Aaj Robibar” famed actor Faruque Ahmed is a prominent persona in the entertainment industry, being a director and a playwright as well. After showcasing his brilliance in these three fields, the actor has now become a writer as well. For the first time, Faruque Ahmed’s books—"Sritite Humayun Ahmed '' and “Bhanga Choshma”—will be featured in the Ekushey Boi Mela. Published by Kingbodonty Publication and Shoptorshi Publications, the two books will be available at the Boi Mela from next week.

Noted actor Faruque Ahmed has been featured in numerous projects created by the magical wordsmith, Humayun Ahmed. The actor gained immense popularity when he essayed the role of 'Moti' in Humayun Ahmed's famed television series "Aaj Robibar". Together the actor and director duo has delivered numerous hit movies and series.

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) today named former captain Minhazul Abedin Nannu as chief selector of the three-member selection panel.

Bangladesh include leg-spinner Jubair Hossain in the squad for the third and final match of the ZA'N ZEE Ice Cream ODI series against India.