BPL fixing scandal: BCB director resigns from audit committee

Sports Desk
Director Muhammad Mokhlesur Rahman has resigned from the post of chairman of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) audit committee following allegations of involvement in match-fixing in the BPL.

A BCB director confirmed the matter and said, ‘Yes, he has resigned from the post of chairman of the audit committee.’

Mokhlesur was elected as a director from Chapainawabganj District Sports Association in the BCB elections on October 6 last year. The decision to resign came after freelance journalist Riasat Azim published an investigative report on his involvement in fixing the recently concluded 12th edition of BPL.

Regarding the matter, the BCB director further said that they have already started working to investigate the complaint.

“We have handed over the detailed information to Alex Marshall, the chairman of the BCB’s Integrity Unit. He will begin his investigation tomorrow,” he said.

Board sources said that the matter was taken seriously only after receiving specific complaints and further action will be taken through investigation.