Minhajul Abedin wins BCB director seat uncontested

Dr. Annelies De Vos · 2026-05-26

Minhajul Abedin, a former Bangladesh captain and a long-time cricket administrator, is now set to become a director of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) without facing any opposition. The BCB Election Commission confirmed this on Monday, May 25, after releasing the final list of candidates following the withdrawal phase. Minhajul will represent Category 1, which covers regional and district councillors, from the Chattogram division. With two director seats available for Chattogram and only two candidates left standing, both Minhajul and Moin Uddin Chowdhury will walk into their positions without a vote being cast. The path cleared after Shariful Islam pulled his nomination. ### How Minhajul Reached This Point in Bangladesh Cricket Administration Minhajul's journey in Bangladesh cricket stretches back decades. He represented the national side as a player and later moved into administration after retiring. His most recognized role came through the national selection panel, where he served first as a selector and then as chief selector for more than ten years. He's currently a member of the BCB's ad-hoc committee, which has been managing the board's affairs ahead of the elections. Moving into a director role is a natural step for someone with his level of institutional experience inside the BCB.  ### What Minhajul Said About His New Role and Chattogram Cricket Minhajul didn't shy away from acknowledging both the honor and the weight of his new position. "It's a great privilege to join BCB as a director but along with that my responsibility increased a lot," he told Cricbuzz. "After retirement I joined the board and worked in different capacities and now will try to share those experiences in the board room." He also spoke directly about his plans for Chattogram's cricket. "Since I am from Chattogram, I will try to revive Chattogram's cricket. Regional cricket first started in Chattogram and we will try to revive regional cricket again." These comments show Minhajul intends to use his position not just for board-level decisions but to push for real development in one of Bangladesh's most historically important cricket regions. It's a clear signal that he's thinking about grassroots growth, not just administrative duties. ### Where the BCB Election Now Stands Across All Categories The full picture of the June 7 election is becoming clearer. Contests will only happen in the Khulna and Barishal divisions under Category 1, and in the Dhaka club category under Category 2. - In Khulna, three candidates—Shafiqul Alam, Shantanu Islam, and Mohammad Abdus Salam—are fighting for two seats. - In Barishal, Muntasir Alam Chowdhury and Mizanur Rahman are competing for a single position. - Several other divisions already have their directors confirmed without a vote. Syed Bin Osman and S M Abdullah Al Fuad will represent Dhaka. Abdul Qayyum Chowdhury will take Sylhet. Mirza Masud Amin will represent Rangpur, and Mir Shakrul Alam Simanto will handle Rajshahi. Sirajuddin Mohammad Alamgir was also confirmed unopposed from Category 3. In the Dhaka club category, 16 candidates are now competing for 12 director seats after two withdrew: Lutfur Rahman of Legends of Rupganj and Mahmudur Rahman of Old Dhaka Cricketers. Among the remaining 16 candidates is former Bangladesh ODI captain Tamim Iqbal, representing Old DOHS Sports Club. The 25-member BCB board, once fully elected, will be responsible for choosing the next BCB president. It's a pivotal moment for Bangladesh cricket, with experienced figures like Minhajul stepping into key roles.