Mahbub bows out of BCB race amid allegations, growing rift

Mahbub Anam has stepped aside from the Bangladesh Cricket (BCB) Board election, pulling his name before nominations even opened and leaving the October polls without one of its most familiar figures, reports UNB.

Once considered a potential presidential contender, Mahbub recently told reporters that he would not enter the race.

"I have already said I won't take part unless the environment improves, and you know what is happening. What's going on now, I don't think it will end anywhere," he said.

The comments highlight the factionalism plaguing the board ahead of the elections, while his decision to withdraw comes amid ongoing controversy.

Senior sports journalist Shamim Chowdhury told the news agency that Mahbub's position had eroded. "Multiple ACC investigations are ongoing against him. There are allegations of mishandling board funds. All this has cornered him within the BCB," he said.