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The Bangladesh Cricket Board on Saturday released an official statement in response to recent claims by the National Sports Council regarding the selection process of the Under-19 Women’s Cricket Team and other related aspects of women’s cricket management.

According to a media release, BCB said the NSC’s letter arrived at a time when the board was occupied with election-related activities which limited day-to-day operations.

‘The Bangladesh Cricket Board wishes to address recent complaints forwarded by NSC vide letter dated September 17, relating to the selection process of the Under-19 Women’s Cricket Team and other issues raised in connection with women’s cricket,’ said the press release.

‘BCB confirms that the said NSC letter dated September 17, 2025 was received at a time when the Board was fully engaged in the formation of the General Council and the election of the new Board of Directors. During this period, most BCB departments were occupied with essential election-related duties. 

‘Following the completion of the General Council formation, the election of Board of Directors and the subsequent allocation of responsibilities to the newly appointed Committee Chairmen, the relevant committee and department were consulted and all available records were thoroughly reviewed.’

BCB stated it found no irregularities after reviewing the records.

‘Based on this review, the BCB can confirm that no irregularities were found in the selection process of the Under-19 Women’s Cricket Team,’ the BCB said.

BCB also noted that its five-member Inquiry Committee is currently examining additional matters, including issues raised by former national captain Jahanara Alam.

‘In this context, additional matters referenced in the letter dated  September 8, 2025 submitted by Ria Akhter Shikha to the Executive Director of the NSC, are in the process of being placed before the five-member Inquiry Committee constituted to examine the issues raised by former Bangladesh Women’s Team Captain Jahanara Alam in a recent social-media interview.’