The esteemed Director of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), Najmul Abedin, has expressed his reluctance to continue in his role if the current circumstances within the board do not improve.
In an interview with a local TV channel, Najmul revealed that he has had a significant disagreement with the BCB President, Faruque Ahmed. Najmul and Faruque were appointed to their positions by the National Sports Council following the departure of former BCB President Nazmul Hasan. However, Najmul voiced dissatisfaction with the way the board is being managed, stating that it does not align with his expectations or vision for the organization. He emphasized the urgency of reforming the board’s operations to ensure better functionality. “What I wanted to say is that I didn’t see so many things going according to my expectations. It’s not about my personal wish. But as a whole, the way it should go, I think, it’s not going that way at the minute, and things could have been better. If it continues to be like that, I may not like it and maybe I can think of going off [from the BCB],” Najmul shared. Having spent 40-45 years in cricket, Najmul stressed that he is well aware of the changes required in certain areas. However, the lack of progress in implementing these changes has left him disheartened. “It’s not like whatever I want is right and all my wishes need to be fulfilled. But it was hurtful not to see those changes. If that remains the same, I will certainly lose interest,” he added. On the other hand, BCB President Faruque Ahmed downplayed the situation, describing it as a clash in understanding and a communication gap rather than a full-fledged conflict. “There’s no conflict. Within the organization, there can be some problems, but nothing major. In our new board, both Najmul and I are new directors. From my playing days, I have believed everything can be resolved through discussion,” Faruque said. He emphasized the importance of open communication and transparency, encouraging team members to approach him with any concerns to avoid misunderstandings. “If there is any dissatisfaction, it’s better to discuss it with me and resolve it. Sometimes, due to the nature of emergency decisions, I couldn’t consult everyone, which might have caused a communication gap,” he explained. Faruque also highlighted his recent efforts to address the issues with Najmul directly. “I talked with him today. Hopefully, it will be solved. Misunderstandings grow when things are not discussed. I encourage everyone to approach me directly to resolve any issues,” he concluded. The situation reflects the need for improved coordination and communication within the BCB, with both leaders seemingly committed to resolving their differences for the board’s betterment.