Bangladesh’s cricketers on Wednesday issued an ultimatum to Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) director M Najmul Islam, demanding his resignation by Thursday afternoon and warning that all sporting activities would be suspended if he fails to step down. Mohammad Mithun, president of the Cricketers’ Organization of Bangladesh (COAB), said the decision was taken in protest of Najmul’s controversial comments about national cricketers. The Bangladesh government and the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) have consistently maintained that the national team will not travel to India for the tournament, citing security concerns. Addressing the broader debate of whether cricketers or the cricket board should take priority, Nazmul posed a counter-question. Fast bowler Taskin Ahmed said such remarks were harmful to the progress of Bangladesh cricket.

Source: Dhaka Tribune January 14, 2026 16:17 UTC