Khaled Mahmud Resigns as BCB Director, Latest in Series of Departures
Khaled Mahmud, a former Bangladesh captain and a long-serving BCB director, has resigned from his position, becoming the latest board member to depart in recent weeks. Mahmud’s resignation, submitted via email, marks the end of his 11-year tenure as a BCB director.
During his time on the board, Mahmud held various roles, including game development chairman and cricket operations vice-chairman. He also served as Bangladesh’s team manager, assistant coach, selector, and technical director.
Mahmud’s resignation follows the departures of Jalal Yunus, Naimur Rahman, and Ahmed Sajjadul Alam from the BCB board. The reasons for these resignations are not entirely clear, but they come amid a period of transition for Bangladesh cricket.
Mahmud’s departure is a significant loss for the BCB, as he was a highly respected figure within the organization. He was instrumental in Bangladesh’s Under-19 World Cup victory in 2020 and has a proven track record of success as a coach, winning the BPL with Dhaka Dynamites in 2016 and several DPL titles with Abahani Limited.
As a player, Mahmud represented Bangladesh in 12 Tests and 77 ODIs, earning Player of the Match honors in Bangladesh’s famous victory over Pakistan in the 1999 World Cup. He captained Bangladesh in nine Tests and 15 ODIs, although the team never won a game under his leadership.
Mahmud’s resignation raises questions about the future of the BCB and the direction of Bangladesh cricket. The board will need to find a suitable replacement for Mahmud and address the concerns that have led to the recent departures of several board members.