The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB)—formerly known as the Bangladesh Cricket Control Board—is the official governing body for cricket in Bangladesh. It oversees all professional and amateur cricket activities nationwide and is headquartered at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka.
．Established: 1972, initially as the Bangladesh Cricket Control Board
．Reorganization & Name Change: Joined the ICC as an associate member in 1977, gained full membership on June 26, 2000, and officially removed the word “Control” from its name in 2007
．Headquarters: Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, Mirpur, Dhaka
．Leadership:
．President: Aminul Islam Bulbul (elected May 30, 2025)
．Vice Presidents: Nazmul Abedeen Fahim, Fahim Sinha
．CEO: Nizam Uddin Chowdhury
．Coaches: Men’s Head Coach – Phil Simmons; Women’s Head Coach – Hashan Tillakaratne
．Governing Body: Includes 171 board members and multiple national selectors
BCB manages and promotes Bangladesh’s participation in all ICC-sanctioned formats, including:
．Test Matches
．One Day Internationals (ODIs)
．Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is)
BCB organizes a comprehensive suite of domestic competitions:
．T20 League: Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) – Launched in 2012
．First-Class Competitions:
．National Cricket League (NCL) – Since 1999–2000
．Bangladesh Cricket League (BCL) – Since 2012–13
．List A (50-over): Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League and its lower-tier divisions
．Women’s Cricket: Bangladesh Women’s National Cricket League (since 2006–07)
．Others: BCB Academy Cup, President’s Cup, and various regional T20/ODI events
．Establishment of high-performance training centers and youth academies since 2006
．Introduction of central contracts for national players to ensure stability and career development
．Revenue: Approx. USD 29 million (2017–2020); USD 33 million (2010–2016)
．2021–22 budget was balanced, with income and expenses nearly equal
．Player compensation and domestic match fees were further increased in 2025 to retain top talent
．Primary Stadium: Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, which has hosted major international tournaments such as the Asia Cup (2011, 2014, 2016) and ICC Women’s World T20 Final (2014)
．Upcoming Stadium: National Cricket Ground (formerly Sheikh Hasina International Stadium), under construction in Purbachal, expected to seat over 50,000 spectators by 2026
．Enhance Bangladesh’s competitiveness and reputation in international cricket
．Expand women’s and youth cricket development
．Strengthen regional governance through the formation of seven regional associations (as per the 2022 constitutional reform)
．Improve player welfare, training facilities, and grassroots accessibility
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) stands as the backbone of cricket in Bangladesh. From international matches to grassroots development, infrastructure planning, and financial oversight, BCB is working toward a modern, globally competitive cricket ecosystem. Its efforts aim to elevate Bangladesh as a leading force in the cricketing world.
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