2 weeks too short to write letters
August 12 was the date when the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) were supposed to write to the clubs, the District and Divisional Sports Associations (DSAs) and other parties asking them for the names of their councillors for the BCB elections.
Two weeks on, it is sad though unsurprising that the letter is yet to be sent. In fact, the board is not even in a position to name an exact date. “What I can say is that we will send the letter very soon,” said BCB's acting CEO Nizamuddin Chowdhury yesterday without offering any explanation behind the delay which has triggered a lot of speculation.
Recently, former BCB president Saber Hossain Chowdhury, who has expressed his desire to contest the high-profile elections, also raised questions about the delay by saying: “At first they were supposed to send it on the 12th and then the 22nd but we still don't have a definite date. As per the Supreme Court's decision, the elections were supposed to begin as soon as possible, so why is there a delay now? Is it because they are not sure about winning?”
The elections of the cash-rich federation are due to take place in September but there are a number of processes yet to be completed. Many believe that it is still possible to hold the elections within the next month if the National Sports Council starts the process immediately and the BCB sends the letters within the next two-three days.
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