The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has decided to investigate the harassment allegations made by former women’s team captain Jahanara Alam. A committee has been formed by the board.
The BCB has given the committee fifteen days to look into the matter, which has stirred controversy in cricketing circles.
In a recent interview, Jahanara accused a former selector of misconduct, alleging that he approached her inappropriately during the 2022 ODI World Cup.
She claimed that he asked her lewd questions and also alleged that a couple of BCB officials behaved inappropriately towards her. Despite the matter being reported to former BCB director Shafiul Islam Nadel and the board’s chief executive, Nizamuddin Chowdhury, no action was taken at the time.
“The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has noted with concern the allegations reported in the media by a former member of the Bangladesh national women’s cricket team regarding alleged misconduct by certain individuals associated with the team,” the BCB statement read. “As the matter is of a sensitive nature, the BCB has decided to form a committee to investigate the allegations thoroughly. The committee will submit its findings and recommendations within fifteen working days.
“The BCB is committed to ensuring a safe, respectful, and professional environment for all its players and personnel. The board takes such matters with the utmost seriousness and will take appropriate action based on the findings of the investigation,” the statement added.
Earlier, Jahanara had also made allegations against the current women’s team captain and coaches, which the BCB “categorically and strongly refuted” as false. However, the latest claims against the officials have prompted the board to launch a formal investigation.
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