BCB bans Monjurul after harassment probe

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) today imposed a ban on former women’s team selector and manager Monjurul Islam from all cricket-related activities following the findings of an Independent Inquiry Committee which probed the harassment allegations brought by women’s team cricketer Jahanara Alam.

The decision was announced through a press release following a board of directors’ meeting today.

“Based on the findings of the Independent Inquiry Committee formed by the BCB to examine the complaint lodged by former Bangladesh Women’s National Team Captain Jahanara Alam, the Board has decided to impose a ban on former national cricketer Monjurul Islam from all forms of direct or indirect employment and/or cricket-related activities under the jurisdiction of the Bangladesh Cricket Board,” the press release read.

“The BCB is reviewing the recommendations of the Committee and will take any additional measures deemed necessary in light of the report,” it added.

The BCB, however, did not specify any duration of the ban.

The decision follows the findings of a five-member Independent Inquiry Committee formed to investigate allegations brought by the former Bangladesh women’s team captain on last year’s November.

The committee submitted its report to BCB president Aminul Islam Bulbul on February 2 after reviewing four specific allegations raised by Jahanara.

While two of the allegations were not substantiated by available evidence, the committee found prima facie -- or sufficient initial -- evidence of inappropriate conduct concerning the remaining two.

Monjurul, however, is currently not employed under the BCB. His contract had ended on June 30, 2025.

The board recently announced the formation of a complaint committee in accordance with a 2009 High Court Division judgment. The committee is headed by BCB director and women’s wing committee chairperson Rubaba Dowla as part of efforts to strengthen institutional safeguards.