BPL corruption scandal in Bangladesh, four people including a cricketer charged

A major corruption case has emerged in Bangladesh cricket, with the Bangladesh Cricket Board's Integrity Unit charging four people, including a cricketer, with violations of the ICC Anti-Corruption Code.

The most serious action was taken against Samin ur Rahman of Chittagong Royals, who has been banned for life for his involvement in gambling-related activities. He was part of the team that participated in the BPL 2025-26.

The remaining three individuals, namely cricketer Amit Majumdar, team managers Lublur Rahman and Rizwan Kabir Siddiqui, as well as Noakhali Express co-owner Towhid ul Haq, are facing the following charges:

• Involvement in suspicious betting-related activities
• Attempts to corrupt practices
• Failure to comply with notices issued under ICC Anti-Corruption Code Article 4.3
• Hiding and deleting relevant messages and contacts
• Refusing to cooperate with the Integrity Officer

The four have currently been provisionally banned and will have to formally respond to these charges within 14 days.