It is now no secret that the Bangladesh Cricket, Board (BCB) wants Shakib Al Hasan as its captain of the ODI team given his experience, influence and performance. The BCB president Nazmul Hassan Papon even said appointing Shakib as the captain is the easiest choice. The BCB might make a U-turn by not announcing the name of the captain when they were supposed to do it after the emergency meeting yesterday but almost all of the directors present in the meeting made it clear they want Shakib as the captain in ODI format, a BCB insider said. The name of Liton Das and Mehidy Hasan Miraz also emerged but it is clear that giving them the responsibility for a high profile tournament like World Cup could possibly backfire. Instead the directors want them to be groomed up under Shakib's leadership before taking the role for full time. But the decision to announce Shakib's name hinges on some 'ifs and buts'. Shakib himself a few years ago suggested the BCB for split captaincy for different formats and at the same time, he opined that there should be separate captain for white ball and red ball cricket as it is tough for one single person to lead all format of cricket simultaneously in the modern cricket. Shakib has already been leading the side in two formats-T20 and Test cricket so the question is raised whether he should be made captain in all formats of cricket. While giving their vote for Shakib as captain, some directors also raised this question and emphasized on discussing with him regarding this matter at length. All of the board directors, however, requested the board president Nazmul Hassan Papon to talk with Shakib to resolve the matter. Even though Cricket Operations Chairman Jalal Younus said the board would appoint captain for the Asia Cup only as every board is bound to name the Asia Cup team by August 12, the BCB indeed wants long term captain. The 36-year old Shakib has not many crickets left and some other problems too. He of late has been busy with his business, social activities and others. Also his family resides in the USA and so he has to fly there regularly to spend time with them. In the last few years, Shakib missed some crucial matches also for his other involvement. The decision to announce his name as ODI captain so was not straightforward. The BCB president in fact would discuss with Shakib if he wants to quit the captaincy from any format for ODI captaincy. The board wants Shakib to quit the Test captaincy as they want Liton Das to captain in this format. Before discussing with Shakib, the board president also would sit with head coach Chandika Hathurusingha who reached Dhaka today.   Hathurusingha's input is also believed to be vital in this case. Source: BSS

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has announced a generous bonus of BDT 3.5 million for the Bangladesh Women's cricket team, including the best performers and team management, after concluded three-match T20I and three-match ODI series against India. The announcement was made on Sunday by BCB President Nazmul Hasan, who expressed his contentment despite the team's loss in the first match against the formidable Indian side. He said that time, "We lost that match against a big team like India. But the girls played really well afterwards and I’m really happy for them.” In recognition of outstanding century in the last ODI – the first-ever century by a Bangladeshi woman in ODIs – Fargana Hoque Pinky will also receive a bonus of BDT 200,000. This, in addition to the rewards for other players and staff, will result in a total bonus exceeding BDT 3.5 million. Bangladesh team won one T20I and one ODI in this series against the India women's team. Of particular significance was their historic win over India in the ODI, marking their maiden ODI win against India.

Former minister Barrister Nazmul Huda died Sunday night while undergoing treatment at a city hospital. He was 80. Trinamool BNP Secretary General Akkas Ali Khan said Huda breathed his last at Square Hospital around 10:25 pm while undergoing treatment. A four-time MP from Dhaka-1 constituency, the lawyer served as the information minister (1991–1996) and the communications minister (2001–2006) during the BNP's rule under the leadership of Khaleda Zia. In 2012, Huda resigned from the BNP and formed a new party named the BNF. He was expelled later from the party before the 2014 national election. In November 2015, Huda formed another new political party named "Trinamool BNP" (Grassroots BNP), which had recently got registered with the Election Commission as a political party following a court order.

Former minister Barrister Nazmul Huda died Sunday night while undergoing treatment at a city hospital. He was 80. Trinamool BNP Secretary General Akkas Ali Khan said Huda breathed his last at Square Hospital around 10:25 pm while undergoing treatment. A four-time MP from Dhaka-1 constituency, the lawyer served as the information minister (1991–1996) and the communications minister (2001–2006) during the BNP's rule under the leadership of Khaleda Zia. In 2012, Huda resigned from the BNP and formed a new party named the BNF. He was expelled later from the party before the 2014 national election. In November 2015, Huda formed another new political party named "Trinamool BNP" (Grassroots BNP), which had recently got registered with the Election Commission as a political party following a court order.

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) President Nazmul Hassan on Saturday said the contract Shakib Al Hasan has signed with telecom giant Grameenphone is completely illegal as it has violated the BCB’s contract with cricketers.  “Shakib’s contract with Grameenphone is completely illegal. It’s clearly stated in the contract paper of the cricketers that they can’t sing a deal with any telecom company of the country without the prior permission of the board. Shakib has violated this regulation. So we’ve decided to send him a legal notice seeking his explanation,” he said while talking to reporters at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in the evening.  “I just don’t understand why he has signed the deal despite having a conflict with the board’s regulation. We won’t spare anyone in this regard,” Nazmul added.  He also said the board will call some players from the ongoing third-round of National Cricket League to take part in the practice games against the national team on Sunday and Monday.  The BCB chief came to Sher-e-Bangla in the afternoon to meet newly-appointed spin-bowling consultant Daniel Vettori. He later had a visit to the Mirpur indoor practice facilities ground.  “I came to meet Vettori for the first time. It’s great that he joined our team. At the same time, I tried to know the plan of the coach ahead of the India tour, though it’s too early to ask him the plan because he is yet to finalize it. Apart from these, the national team will play two practice matches ahead of the India tour. So, we want to include more spinners in the practice camp so that the new spin-bowling consultant could interact with them and understand their ability before the Test series against India next month. We’ve also talked about this,” the board president further added.  Recently, Bangladesh cricket was shaken up by a players’ strike. The BCB later said they are taking the necessary steps to meet most of the demands. Shakib was at the forefront of that strike. Source: UNB AH

Barrister Nazmul Huda, former communication minister of the BNP-Jamaat alliance government, has secured bail from the Supreme Court's Appellate Division in a case filed for taking bribe. The four-member Appellate Division, headed by Chief Justice Syed Mahmud Hossain, passed the order on Monday. Earlier, Nazrul Huda filed a leave-to-appeal petition with the Supreme Court against the High Court's verdict. He also applied for bail. In the court, AF Hasan Arif, Mansurul Haque Chowdhury and Advocate Sigma Huda stood for him while Advocate Khurshid Alam Khan was on behalf of the Anti Corruption Commission (ACC). Huda’s lawyers said there is no legal bar now to release him from jail. On surrender before the court on January 6, the judge of Special Judge-2 Court of Dhaka ordered to send Huda to jail, rejecting his bail plea. The lower court granted Nazmul Huda seven years imprisonment in the case filed for taking bribe money worth Tk 2.4 crore. In 2017, the High Court commuted his sentence to four years imprisonment. The former minister joined Awami League-led alliance ahead of the eleventh parliamentary election. He, however, did not get nomination from the alliance and later, he participated in the polls as an independent candidate from Dhaka-17 constituency.   MHK

The court has reinstated the verdict of four years imprisonment and fine of two and half crore taka to former minister Nazmul Huda. In association with that the court also ordered him to surrender before the judicial court within 45 days. Nazmul Huda filed appeal against the court verdict in connection with the case filed against him by Anti Corruption Commission (ACC). Rejecting the appeal the 67 page verdict was published on the Supreme Court website on Sunday. On November 8, last year the High Court bench of Justice Bhabani Prasad Singha and Justice Mostafa Zaman Islam delivered the verdict rejecting the appeal. The full verdict was published on Sunday. The observation of the verdict said, corruption is a curse. Corruption is seen everywhere in the society. Corruption ruins the ethical point of the society and corruption of government official not only ruins the ethical condition but it is harmful for national economy and interest. In this case Nazmul Huda’s wife Sigma Huda was delivered three years imprisonment. But considering her time in the jail as punishment she was relieved from three years punishment. Through this verdict Nazmul Huda has to go to jail after surrendering to the court within 45 years. According to the case history, a case was filed against Nazmul Huda and Sigma Huda on March 21, 2007 with Dhanmondi police station by ACC Deputy Director Md. Shariful Islam. It was alleged in the case that they took two crore 40 lakh taka bribe from one Mir Jaher Hossain for the weekly ‘Khoborer Ontorale’ owned by Nazmul Huda and his wife Sigma Huda. AH              

Barrister Nazmul Huda filed a case with Shahbag police station against former chief justice Surendra Kumar Sinha for taking bribe. Officer in Charge of Shahbag police station Abul Hasan confirmed the matter to Rtv online. The former BNP leader filed the case with Shahbag police station on Monday afternoon. Abul Hasan said, as the case is a corruption case, so Anti Corruption Commission (ACC) will investigate. The case number is 49. Meanwhile, ACC has begun investigation against SK Sinha’s brother Ananta Kumar Sinha over allegation of money laundering to USA and amassing illegal wealth. Public Relations Officer of ACC Pranab Kumar Bhattachariya confirmed the matter to Rtv online. He said, ACC has begun investigation against Ananta Kumar Sinha. ACC has taken the decision on the basis of allegation over money laundering and amassing illegal wealth. According to the ACC sources, allegations were found against Ananta Kumar Sinha of buying home in New Jersy of USA worth 2 lakh 80 thousand dollars, money laundering and amassing illegal wealth. Earlier ACC interrogated two businessmen Mohammad Shahjahan and Niranjan Saha over allegation of abnormal transaction in the bank account of SK Sinha. There was allegation of depositing 4 crore taka in the bank account of SK Sinha after getting loan from Farmers Bank by showing fake documents. AH     

Krishak Shramik Janata League president Kader Siddique and Trinamul BNP leader Barrister Nazmul Huda held talks with Awami League General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader. They held separate meeting with the minister at the secretariat on Thursday afternoon. Senior Information Officer of road transport and bridges ministry Mohammad Abu Naser informed Rtv in this regard. He said, Kader Siddique went to the secretariat at around 3:30 pm. He discussed with Obaidul Quader there for about 30 minutes. Then at the same place former BNP minister and newly formed alliance BNA’s president Nazmul Huda held meeting with Obaidul Quader at around 4 pm. But the officer could not make it clear that on what issues they discussed. Earlier on Tuesday morning Obaidul Quader went to CPB office and held talks with party president Mujahedul Islam Selim and general secretary Shah Alam. Later Shah Alam informed the media that they held talks on contemporary political situation, quota reform movement and overall situation. On the other hand Quader said he had courtesy meeting with CPB president and general secretary. AH