Bangladesh Cricket Board Takes Action Against Players for Corruption Violations

The Bangladesh Cricket Board has taken significant action against multiple players and officials for breaching anti-corruption regulations. Following investigations into alleged corrupt practices and betting activities related to the Bangladesh Premier League T20, several individuals have been charged and provisionally suspended. The BCB has also issued an Exclusion Order against one participant linked to corrupt activities across multiple league editions. This article delves into the details of the charges and the ongoing investigations, highlighting the BCB's commitment to maintaining integrity in cricket.

By Narendra Chaudhary May 8, 2026, 02:13 IST

BCB Charges Multiple Individuals for Breaching Anti-Corruption Code

Dhaka [Bangladesh], May 7: The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has initiated charges against various players, team officials, franchise owners, and other participants for violating several provisions of the ICC Anti-Corruption Code.

These charges stem from investigations by the Bangladesh Cricket Board Integrity Unit (BCBIU) concerning alleged corrupt practices, betting activities, and failures to assist in anti-corruption inquiries related to the 12th Edition of the Bangladesh Premier League T20 (BPL T20), as stated by the BCB.

The investigations focused on suspected betting activities, corrupt approaches, non-compliance with Demand Notices under Article 4.3 of the Code, and the concealment or deletion of pertinent communications. The individuals facing charges include:

Md Lablur Rahman (Team Manager):

Article 2.4.6 – Failing to cooperate with a DACO investigation regarding potential corrupt conduct, including non-compliance with a Demand Notice.

Article 2.4.7 – Obstructing a DACO investigation, including the concealment or destruction of relevant communications.

Md Towhidul Haque Towhid (Franchise Co-owner):

Article 2.4.6 – Similar charges as above regarding failure to cooperate with investigations.

Article 2.4.7 – Similar charges regarding obstruction of investigations.

Amit Mojumder (Domestic Cricketer):

Article 2.2.1 – Engaging in betting related to cricket matches.

Rezwan Kabir Siddique (Team Manager):

Article 2.2.1 – Engaging in betting related to cricket matches.

All charged individuals have been provisionally suspended and have 14 days to respond to the allegations. The BCB has stated that no further comments will be made regarding these matters at this time.

Additionally, the BCB has issued an Exclusion Order against Saminur Rahman under its Excluded Person Policy following an investigation into alleged corrupt activities linked to multiple editions of the BPL T20. This investigation revealed suspected betting activities, corrupt approaches to players, and communications with individuals involved in betting and corruption networks.

After receiving a Notice of Intended Exclusion Order, Mr. Rahman chose not to respond and accepted the Exclusion Order.