The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) On Monday, a member of the inquiry committee received the inquiry report into allegations of wrongdoing in women’s cricket. The report came after months of research and multiple extensions.
It should be noted that the former captain of Bangladesh women Jahanara Alam previously claimed that he was sexually assaulted by a member of the team management. His complaint forced the BCB to set up an independent committee to look into the matter, sparking a wide-ranging debate around player safety and institutional responsibility.
Details of inquiry committee after Jahanara Alam’s allegations
When the inquiry was first announced, the BCB said the committee would be chaired by Justice Tariqul HakimFormer Judge of the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of Bangladesh. The original members included the Director of BCB Rubaba Doula and Barrister, a senior High Court lawyer and president of the Women’s Sports Association Sarwat Siraj Shukla.
Later, the council expanded the composition of the committee by adding two more members. These were professors Dr. Naima HuqFormer Chairman, Department of Law, University of Dhaka and current Member, Law Commission, Bangladesh and Lawyer Muhammad Mustafizur Rahman KhanSenior Advocate of the Supreme Court. The extension was seen as an attempt to strengthen the investigation and ensure justice.
Extension of recurring periods
Despite the establishment of the committee, the investigation did not proceed quickly. On December 2, BCB extended the deadline for the first time, explaining that Jahanara needed more time to submit his written complaint. The board granted an additional 15 days.
Later, on December 21, the BCB announced that the committee would submit its report by January 31. This repeated extension has drawn questions and criticism, and many observers have felt that the issue has taken too long to reach a conclusion. On Monday, Attorney Sarwat confirmed that the committee had submitted its report to the council.
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The Supreme Court raises serious questions
The matter also reached the Bangladesh High Court Division, which issued a ruling questioning the BCB’s silence and slow response. Supreme Court bench headed by Justice Ahmed Sohel and Justice Patama Anwar asked why the board’s inaction should not be declared illegal.
The court ordered BCB to explain what steps it has taken so far and what measures it plans to take in the future. At the hearing, Supreme Court Senior Advocate Prof Nasir Uddin Ahmed Asimtogether with other lawyers represented the petitioners. For Jahanara, the submission of the investigation report is an important milestone in her fight for justice. Furthermore, the outcome of this case may have lasting implications for how complaints are handled in women’s cricket in Bangladesh.
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This article was originally published here WomenCricket.coma Cricket Times company.
