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Bangladesh Cricket Board Takes Action Against Former Officials for Corruption Allegations

The Bangladesh Cricket Board has taken significant action by charging three former officials with serious violations of the ICC Anti-Corruption Code. Allegations include match-fixing and failing to report corrupt conduct during the Bangladesh Premier League. Each charged individual faces provisional suspension and must respond to the charges within 14 days. This development highlights the BCB's commitment to maintaining integrity in cricket. Read on to discover the details of the charges and the implications for the individuals involved.
By Narendra Chaudhary Sep 2, 2026, 00:00 IST

BCB Charges Ex-Officials with Corruption Violations

Dhaka, Bangladesh - On September 1, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) announced that three former officials have been charged with violations of the ICC Anti-Corruption Code related to alleged corrupt activities during the 12th season of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL).


The individuals facing charges include Muhammad Mukhlesur Rahman (Shamim), a former BCB director, Zakir Hossain, who served as the Security Liaison Officer, and Rakibul Islam Sunny, a former BCB councillor. This information was disclosed in an official press release.


The allegations encompass various offenses, such as match-fixing, facilitating corrupt actions, neglecting to report suspicious approaches, and failing to cooperate with anti-corruption inquiries.


All three individuals have been provisionally suspended and are required to respond to the charges within 14 days as part of the disciplinary proceedings.


1. Muhammad Mukhlesur Rahman (Shamim) - Former BCB Board Director (2025-2026) and Chairman of the BCB Audit Committee:


Violations include:



  • Article 2.1.1: Engaging in or attempting to influence the outcome of matches in the BPL T-20, 12th Edition.


  • Article 2.1.4: Soliciting or facilitating corrupt conduct among participants.


  • Article 2.4.4: Failing to promptly disclose any approaches related to corrupt conduct.


  • Article 2.4.7: Obstructing investigations by destroying relevant communications.



2. Zakir Hossain - Former Security Liaison Officer of BCB:


Charges include:



  • Article 2.1.1: Influencing match outcomes in the BPL T-20, 12th Edition.


  • Article 2.1.4: Facilitating corrupt conduct among participants.


  • Article 2.4.6: Failing to cooperate with investigations by the Designated Anti-Corruption Official (DACO).



3. Rakibul Islam Sunny - Former BCB Councillor and Member Secretary of the BCB Audit Committee:


Allegations include:



  • Article 2.4.4: Not disclosing details of any invitations to engage in corrupt conduct.


  • Article 2.4.6: Refusing to cooperate with DACO investigations.



The individuals charged have been provisionally suspended and must respond to the charges within 14 days as part of the disciplinary process outlined in the Code.