The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has received the investigation report related to allegations of misconduct in women’s cricket, a member of the inquiry committee confirmed on Monday. The report was submitted after months of investigation and multiple deadline extensions.
Notably, former Bangladesh women’s captain Jahanara Alam had earlier alleged that she was sexually assaulted by a member of the team management. Her complaint forced the BCB to form an independent committee to look into the matter, which sparked widespread discussion around player safety and institutional responsibility.
Details of the investigation committee following Jahanara Alam’s allegations
When the probe was first announced, the BCB said the committee would be chaired by Justice Tariq ul Hakim, a former judge of the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of Bangladesh. The initial members also included BCB director Rubaba Dowla and senior Supreme Court lawyer and Women’s Sports Association president Barrister Sarwat Siraj Shukla.
Later, the board expanded the committee by adding two more members. These were Professor Dr Naima Huq, former chair of the Law Department at the University of Dhaka and a current member of the Law Commission, Bangladesh, and Barrister Muhammed Mustafizur Rahman Khan, a senior advocate of the Supreme Court. The expansion was seen as an effort to strengthen the investigation and ensure fairness.
Repeated deadline extensions
Despite forming the committee, the investigation did not move quickly. On December 2, the BCB extended the deadline for the first time, explaining that Jahanara had requested extra time to submit her written complaint. The board allowed an additional 15 days.
Later, on December 21, the BCB announced that the committee would submit its report by January 31. These repeated extensions raised questions and criticism, with many observers feeling that the matter was taking too long to reach a conclusion. On Monday, Barrister Sarwat confirmed that the committee has now submitted its report to the board.
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High Court raises serious questions
The matter also reached the High Court Division of Bangladesh, which issued a rule questioning the BCB’s silence and slow response. A High Court bench led by Justice Ahmed Sohel and Justice Fatema Anwar asked why the board’s inaction should not be declared illegal.
The court directed the BCB to explain what steps it has taken so far and what actions it plans to take in the future. During the hearing, senior Supreme Court lawyer Barrister Nasir Uddin Ahmed Asim, along with other lawyers, represented the petitioners. For Jahanara , the submission of the investigation report is a significant moment in her fight for justice. Further, the outcome of this case could have a lasting impact on how complaints in women’s cricket are handled in Bangladesh.
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This article was first published at WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times company.
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