Bashar named head of BCB women’s wing

Former national selection committee member Habibul Bashar was named the new head of operations of the Bangladesh Cricket Board's (BCB) women's wing today.

Bashar assumed the responsibility after a meeting today at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur, where women's wing committee chairman Shafiul Alam Chowdhury Nadel was present.

The former Bangladesh captain was the front-runner to become the new chief selector after Minhajul Abedin but got overlooked in favour of Gazi Ashraf Hossain Lipu to the surprise of many.

Bashar has been part of the national selection panel since 2016. His time at the selection committee will officially end on February 28.