US EditionBCB Opens Probe After Jahanara's Sexual Harassment Claims
The Bangladesh Cricket Board is investigating sexual harassment claims made by ex-captain Jahanara Alam during the 2022 Women's World Cup, with findings due in 15 working days.
- On 07/11/2025, the Bangladesh Cricket Board opened a formal inquiry after former captain Jahanara Alam accused current and former officials, including then selector and manager Manjurul Islam, of sexual harassment during the 2022 Women's World Cup in South Africa.
- Alam said earlier that she reported the incidents to the board and then women's wing head Hussain Siraj but was ignored, alleging deep-rooted politics in Bangladesh women's cricket and taking an indefinite break.
- Her international record underscores her standing in the team, and Manjurul publicly challenged her claims, saying `You can ask other girls in the team`.
- BCB directed the inquiry committee to submit its report within 15 working days and pledged to take disciplinary action while reaffirming a safe, respectful environment.
- BCB vice-president Shakhawat Hossain said the board must investigate the matter and reaffirmed its commitment to player safety, while Manjurul Islam, former left-arm seamer, age 46, is currently in China.
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Bangladesh cricket probes sexual harassment claims by former captain Jahanara Alam
The Bangladesh Cricket Board has opened an inquiry after former women's captain Jahanara Alam accused former and serving officials of sexual harassment. The 32-year-old pacer, in an interview on a YouTube channel, accused officials including then selector and manager Manjurul Islam of sexual harassment during the 2022 Women's World Cup in South Africa. Manjurul, who is currently in China, rejected the allegations as "baseless". Describing an inc…
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Bangladesh cricket probes sexual harassment claims by former women’s captain Jahanara Alam
The Bangladesh Cricket Board has opened an inquiry after former women’s captain Jahanara Alam accused former and serving officials of sexual harassment. The 32-year-old pacer, in an interview on a YouTube channel, accused officials including then selector and manager Manjurul Islam of sexual harassment during the 2022 Women’s World Cup in South Africa. Manjurul, who is currently in China, rejected the allegations as “baseless”. Describing an inc…
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