Jahanara Alam allegations to be investigated by the BCB after she alleged claims of inappropriate behaviour.
BCB to investigate Jahanara Alam allegations of inappropriate behaviour by former selector.
The BCB has declared that it will establish a committee to look into claims made by fast bowler Jahanara Alam that she was sexually contacted by a former selector during the 2022 ODI World Cup. The committee has been given 15 working days by the board to provide its conclusions and suggestions.
The BCB said in a statement soon before midnight on Thursday that it will respond appropriately in light of the investigation’s conclusions.
“The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has noted with concern the allegations reported in the media made by a former member of the Bangladesh national women’s cricket team regarding alleged misconduct by certain individuals associated with the team,” the statement read. “As the matter is of a sensitive nature, the BCB has decided to form a committee to investigate the allegations thoroughly. The committee will submit its findings and recommendations within 15 working days. The BCB is committed to ensuring a safe, respectful, and professional environment for all its players and personnel. The board takes such matters with utmost seriousness and will take appropriate action based on the findings of the investigation.”
In an interview with writer Riasad Azim, Jahanara, who currently lives in Australia, said that a previous selector mistreated her while he was the manager and selector of the women’s team. He asked her obscene questions, she said. Additionally, Jahanara said that certain BCB employees mistreated her. She said she informed the board’s chief executive, Nizamuddin Chowdhury, and former BCB director Shafiul Islam Nadel about the occurrence.
These accusations follow similar claims made by Jahanara in another interview, where she accused Nigar Sultana, the captain of Bangladesh, of physically abusing her teammates. But they were deemed “baseless” by the BCB.
In 135 white-ball matches for Bangladesh, Jahanara has claimed 48 wickets in ODIs and 60 in T20Is. Additionally, she is the first player from Bangladesh to have participated in both the FairBreak Invitational T20 and the Women’s T20 Challenge in India.