Nazmul Hassan Papon

'Drastic changes' imminent?

Current Bangladesh head coach Russel Domingo is slated to arrive in Dhaka from South Africa today to get the Tigers into full swing ahead of the Asia Cup, which begins August 27.
18 August 2022, 18:02 PM

A solution arrives but murky culture continues

Bangladesh cricket is in turmoil once again and, unsurprisingly, that commotion stems from ace all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan.
11 August 2022, 18:30 PM

No ties with BCB if Shakib stays under Betwinner contract: Papon

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president, Nazmul Hassan Papon, said Shakib Al Hasan will be excluded from the Bangladesh squad for the upcoming Asia Cup if the all-rounder's sponsorship deal with Betwinner news -- a sister concern of betting site Betwinner -- is not revoked.
11 August 2022, 10:39 AM

You have to plan for a new team, says Papon

BCB president Nazmul Hassan said that they will start to think anew in terms of building a new T20 side.
19 July 2022, 16:12 PM

Dates for next three BPL fixed

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Nazmul Hassan Papon yesterday informed that the dates of the next three editions of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) were fixed.
17 July 2022, 18:00 PM

BCB ‘expected’ Tamim’s retirement, unsure of Mahmudullah’s tenure

Although the Tamim Iqbal-led Bangladesh side managed to whitewash the West Indies in the three-match ODI series with a four-wicket win in the final ODI in Guyana, his announcement to retire from T20I format for the Tigers grabbed all the spotlight in the cricket fraternity.
17 July 2022, 18:00 PM

Changing captaincy won’t bring overnight results: Papon

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Nazmul Hassan Papon admitted that the issue of Mahmudullah Riyad's T20I captaincy has come up in the media as the captain has been not amongst the runs but opined that changing captaincy at this moment will not bring immediate results.
17 July 2022, 12:25 PM

Sporting fraternity to celebrate Padma Bridge inauguration

With the inauguration of the Padma Bridge only hours away, the sporting bodies of Bangladesh are also set to be a part of history and will celebrate the much-awaited event.
24 June 2022, 16:41 PM

Tamim distraction ahead of WI Tests

The fracas in the media over Tamim Iqbal’s recent comments and those of the Bangladesh Cricket Board has exposed a pretty dismal picture of the national team environment ahead of the West Indies tour. As the team leaves for the Caribbean for the month-long tour starting with the first Test in Antigua on June 16, it is not the longest format or the players of the format that are hogging the limelight, instead it is ODI captain Tamim Iqbal’s T20I future that is the talk of the town.
7 June 2022, 18:00 PM

BCB shortening touring party for cost-cutting

The Bangladesh Cricket Board will be sending fewer personnel to the West Indies as a cost-cutting measure. The Daily Star learned that plans are for a few support staff to be excluded for the tour along with a selector and a pace bowler from the squad.
2 June 2022, 16:00 PM

What 'process' behind Mominul’s U-turn in 47 days? 

Bangladesh cricketer Mominul Haque's declaration to quit Test captaincy may not have shocked the cricketing fraternity, given his persisting off-form with the bat. However, those who have been following what Mominul had said of late, would know that the decision does guarantee a few raised eyebrows.  
1 June 2022, 06:06 AM

The question is who’s next?

In a normal cricket culture, this would not be an issue. Especially when a Test captain wants to resign, it is the captain who asks for the decision to be either made public or makes the announcement himself, preferably in a press conference in an official setting.
31 May 2022, 18:00 PM

Not thinking of replacing Mominul as Test captain: Papon

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Nazmul Hassan Papon said that he personally does not want to replace Mominul Haque as the Test captain of Bangladesh anytime soon. 
31 May 2022, 11:54 AM

Papon ‘not worried’ about Mominul’s captaincy

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Nazmul Hassan Papon backed the Bangladesh Test captain Mominul Haque and said that his captaincy is not something the management is worried about.
27 May 2022, 14:21 PM

Would have had a heart attack: Hassan

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Nazmul Hassan Papon said that he might have had a heart attack had he witnessed Bangladesh's disastrous start on the opening day of their second Test against Sri Lanka at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur today. 
23 May 2022, 14:01 PM

'If Asia Cup venue changes, Bangladesh will be the first choice'

The Asia Cup T20I tournament, which is scheduled to take place in Sri Lanka in August, might be held in Bangladesh if Sri Lanka relinquishes the hosting right, hinted Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Nazmul Hassan Papon.
21 May 2022, 08:13 AM

Celebratory start for Tigers’ 100th Test

Bangladesh’s 100th Test at the P Sara Oval in Colombo this morning, started on a special note before a pre-match ceremony to mark the auspicious occasion.
15 March 2017, 08:32 AM

'Fizz wanted to return'

Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman wanted to return home in the middle of the New Zealand series, Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Nazmul Hassan Papon told reporters during a press conference yesterday.
9 January 2017, 18:00 PM

Hyderabad will host Bangladesh’s maiden Test in India

Bangladesh will play their first Test in India during their neighbour’s 2016-17 home season.Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) makes the announcement following its Tour Programme and Fixtures Committee meeting in Mumbai.
9 June 2016, 11:26 AM

Shakib opening captain for Mashrafe’s ban

Shakib Al Hasan will lead Bangladesh in the first ODI cricket match against Pakistan in the home series because of a ban placed on Mashrafe Mortaza in the World Cup.
5 April 2015, 14:00 PM