The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has issued a stern rebuttal regarding reports circulating on social media which suggested that Board President Aminul Islam is the subject of an investigation into match-fixing. In an official press release issued today, the governing body characterised these claims as “entirely baseless, fabricated, and malicious,” aimed at tarnishing the reputation of the President and the integrity of the sport in Bangladesh.
Denial from the Integrity Unit
A focal point of the misinformation was the claim that Alex Marshall, the outgoing head of the ICC’s Anti-Corruption Unit (who also consults on integrity matters), was personally leading a probe into the President’s conduct. The BCB took the unusual step of including a direct denial from Marshall himself to quell the rumours.
In a formal written statement, Marshall clarified:
“The assertion that I am investigating BCB President Aminul Islam for involvement in match-fixing is completely untrue and a total fabrication.”
Legal Countermeasures and Police Involvement
The BCB expressed profound concern over the rapid dissemination of these falsehoods across various digital platforms. The board views this as a deliberate attempt to destabilise the cricketing environment during a sensitive period for the national game.
To address the situation, the BCB has initiated formal legal proceedings. A General Diary (GD) was lodged today at Mirpur Model Police Station under the Dhaka Metropolitan Police. The board is working closely with cyber-security experts and law enforcement to identify the individuals and social media pages responsible for originating and amplifying the “fake news.”
| Action Taken | Detail |
| Official Statement | Issued by BCB Press Office denying all allegations |
| Integrity Confirmation | Direct denial from Alex Marshall (Integrity Official) |
| Legal Step | General Diary (GD) filed at Mirpur Police Station |
| Future Intent | Strict legal action against specific social media pages |
Protecting the Image of Cricket
The BCB’s leadership highlighted that such misinformation does not merely affect an individual but damages the credibility of the nation on the international stage. The board reaffirmed its “zero-tolerance” policy regarding corruption but emphasised that unsubstantiated character assassination is equally damaging to the sport’s health.
The press release concluded with a warning: the BCB intends to pursue every available legal avenue against any platform or individual targeting players or officials with defamatory content. Fans and the media have been urged to rely solely on verified information from official board channels to avoid falling prey to “orchestrated smear campaigns.”