Sport is often portrayed as a realm of discipline, merit, and national pride. Yet it is also shaped by sharp power imbalances—between administrators and athletes, coaches and players, and selectors and aspirants.

Former Bangladesh women’s team captain Jahanara Alam has submitted her written statement to the Bangladesh Cricket Board’s (BCB) inquiry committee, marking the latest development in her sexual harassment allegations against former team officials.

TIB called on the BCB to immediately establish an independent, gender-sensitive complaints and redress committee and adopt ICC-compliant safeguarding measures.