HC suspends BCB chief’s directive on councilor nominations, no bar to polls

The High Court on Monday, September 22, suspended the legal effect of a controversial letter issued by Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) President Aminul Islam Bulbul, which sought to appoint councilors from district and divisional ad hoc committees ahead of the board’s October 6 elections. However, legal experts confirm the election itself faces no legal barrier and will proceed as scheduled. A High Court vacation bench comprising Justice Md Mozibur Rahman Miah and Justice Biswajit Debnath issued the order following a writ petition challenging the legality of Bulbul’s directive. The petition was filed by four individuals: Manjurul Alam of Rajbari, Jasim Uddin Khasru of Gopalganj, Moinuddin Chowdhury of Lakshmipur, and Ali Imam of Tangail. Barrister Md. Ruhul Quddus Kajal, representing the...