Bangla Press Desk: Ishtiaque Sadeque has been elected as one of the directors from Category 2 (Dhaka Clubs) in the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) election, securing 42 votes — the highest tally in the category. Shanian Taneem Naveen and Faruque Ahmed also received 42 votes, sharing the top position with Ishtiaque in what proved to be the most competitive section of the polls.
A total of 156 votes were eligible in the BCB Board election, of which 115 votes were cast, marking a voter turnout of 73.71 percent. The strong participation reflected high engagement from the electorate across all categories, including district representatives, Dhaka clubs, and the former players’ quota.
The results were announced on Monday (6 October), following voting held at a five-star hotel in Dhaka from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. According to the returning officer, Dr Sheikh Jubayed Hasan, 23 directors were elected from three categories as per the BCB constitution — 10 from district and division representatives, 12 from Dhaka clubs, and one from the former players’ category.
From the district and divisional quota (Category 1), the elected directors are: Ahsan Iqbal Chowdhury and Asif Akbar from Chattogram Division; Abdur Razzak Raj and Zulfiqar Ali Khan from Khulna Division; Nazmul Abedeen Fahim and Aminul Islam Bulbul from Dhaka Division (15 votes each); Sakhawat Hossain from Barishal Division; Rahat Shams from Sylhet Division; Mokhlesur Rahman from Rajshahi Division; and Hasanuzzaman from Rangpur Division.
