BCB charges 4 officials, players with corrupt practices in BPL 12
Synopsis
The BCB's charges against team officials, a franchise co-owner, and domestic cricketers during BPL 12 signal a corruption crisis that reached operational levels. With betting, obstruction of investigations, and deletion of communications at the core, this is the most serious integrity breach in the league's history — and a test of whether the board can restore confidence in its flagship T20 tournament.
Key Takeaways
BCB charged 4 individuals on 7 May : Md.
Towhidul Haque Towhid , Amit Mojumder , and Rezwan Kabir Siddique .
Charges include alleged betting on matches, failure to cooperate with investigations, and obstruction including deletion of communications.
All charged participants have been provisionally suspended with a 14-day response deadline.
Saminur Rahman received a separate Exclusion Order for alleged corrupt activities across BPL 9, 10, and 11 .
The charges breach multiple provisions of the ICC Anti-Corruption Code for Participants .
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on 7 May levelled charges against team officials, franchise owners, and domestic cricketers for alleged corrupt practices, betting activities, and obstruction of investigations during the 12th edition of the Bangladesh Premier League T20 (BPL 12). The charged participants have been accused of breaching multiple provisions of the ICC Anti-Corruption Code for Participants and face provisional suspension pending their response to the allegations.
Who has been charged
Four individuals have been formally charged: Md. Lablur Rahman (Team Manager), Md. Towhidul Haque Towhid (Franchise Co-owner), Amit Mojumder (Domestic Cricketer), and Rezwan Kabir Siddique (Team Manager). The BCB Integrity Unit (BCBIU) conducted the investigations after uncovering alleged betting-related activities, corrupt approaches, and failures to cooperate with anti-corruption officials.
Nature of the allegations
The charges centre on three main categories: alleged betting on cricket matches, failures to comply with Demand Notices issued by the Designated Anti-Corruption Official (DACO), and obstruction of investigations including concealment or deletion of communications. Md. Lablur Rahman and Md. Towhidul Haque Towhid face charges under Articles 2.4.6 and 2.4.7 of the ICC Code for non-cooperation and obstruction. Amit Mojumder and Rezwan Kabir Siddique have been charged under Article 2.2.1 for allegedly placing or accepting bets on match outcomes.
Provisional suspension and response deadline
All charged participants have been provisionally suspended and have 14 days from receipt of the Notices of Charge to submit their response to the allegations. The provisional suspension prevents them from participating in any cricket-related activities pending the outcome of the disciplinary process.
Separate exclusion order
In a related action, the BCB issued an Exclusion Order against Saminur Rahman following investigations into alleged corrupt activities spanning multiple editions of the BPL T20, including the 9th, 10th, and 11th editions. The investigation identified alleged betting-related activities, corrupt approaches to players and agents, and communications with individuals associated with domestic and international betting networks. Rahman waived his right to submit a response and accepted the imposition of the Exclusion Order, which effectively bans him from involvement in cricket activities.
Broader implications
The charges represent one of the most significant anti-corruption actions in BPL history. The involvement of franchise co-owners and team managers signals that the integrity breach extended beyond individual players to operational levels, raising questions about governance oversight during the tournament. The BCB's swift action underscores renewed commitment to safeguarding the domestic T20 league's credibility.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the main charges against the BCB-accused individuals?
The charges centre on three categories: alleged betting on cricket matches (Articles 2.2.1), failure to cooperate with anti-corruption investigations (Article 2.4.6), and obstruction of investigations including concealment or deletion of communications (Article 2.4.7). Md. Lablur Rahman and Md. Towhidul Haque Towhid face obstruction charges; Amit Mojumder and Rezwan Kabir Siddique face betting charges.
Who has been charged by the BCB?
Four individuals have been charged: Md. Lablur Rahman (Team Manager), Md. Towhidul Haque Towhid (Franchise Co-owner), Amit Mojumder (Domestic Cricketer), and Rezwan Kabir Siddique (Team Manager). All are accused of breaching the ICC Anti-Corruption Code for Participants.
What happens next after the charges?
All charged participants have been provisionally suspended and have 14 days from receipt of the Notices of Charge to submit their response to the allegations. The BCB Integrity Unit will then adjudicate the charges and determine penalties.
What is an Exclusion Order and who received it?
An Exclusion Order bans an individual from involvement in any cricket-related activities. Saminur Rahman accepted an Exclusion Order following investigations into alleged corrupt activities across BPL 9, 10, and 11, including betting and corrupt approaches to players.
Why is a franchise co-owner being charged?
Md. Towhidul Haque Towhid, a Franchise Co-owner, is charged with failing to cooperate with anti-corruption investigations and obstructing the Designated Anti-Corruption Official's inquiry, including concealment or deletion of relevant communications.
