ACC team visits BCB headquarters again

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) raided the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) again today, their second visit in about a month.

Similar to the previous visit, the ACC is investigating alleged irregularities in the selection process for the Third Division Cricket League.

However, a different ACC team carried out the latest operation. They are also examining BCB's constitution and other financial irregularities.

The ACC team, led by Assistant Director Raju Ahmed, visited the BCB office around noon and stayed until the afternoon.

"Today's operation focused on irregularities in the Third Division selection process," Raju Ahmed informed the media. "We also came with specific and comprehensive allegations regarding various financial irregularities.

"Based on the allegations, we collected and reviewed documents and spoke to relevant individuals. We will be taking further statements as well."

The ACC had previously raided the BCB on April 15, during which they questioned the ticketing process for the BPL and the Third Division selections. Raju clarified that today's team was not connected to the previous one and said he was unaware of the status of that earlier investigation.

"The previous matter was handled by a separate team. I do not have information on that. We reviewed the transparency of the Third Division selection process and examined the legality and approval of BCB's formation and constitution.

"We found some gaps -- there is no proper employment policy in place. We want to review this further," he added.

Recently, BCB president Faruque Ahmed has come under scrutiny following allegations that he transferred board funds from one bank to another without adhering to proper procedures. The ACC representative confirmed that the matter will be investigated as well.