Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) President Aminul Islam has strongly refuted allegations of electoral malpractice as the Sports Ministry ramps up pressure on the board’s current leadership.

Speaking in a recent interview with Jamuna TV, the BCB chief dismissed claims of interference in the last election, which secured him a four-year term, following a series of accusations from local cricket organizers.

The controversy centers on the inclusion of councilors from ad-hoc committees into the voter list.

While critics label this as a move to manipulate the polls, Aminul Islam maintained that he acted strictly within the board's constitution.

"I merely wrote to the district sports bodies to include councilor names as per constitutional requirements," he clarified, defending the legitimacy of his presidency.

Aminul Islam’s rise to the top of the BCB began during the interim government’s tenure.

Following the ousting of former president Faruque Ahmed, Aminul was appointed as an independent director by the National Sports Council and subsequently elected president by the board's directors.

Although he initially likened his role to a "T20 innings"—implying a short-term stay—he ultimately decided to contest the full election to finalize structural changes initiated during his first few months in office.

The situation has now reached a boiling point with the sports ministry, under the current BNP government, finalizing a probe into the election.

Sports Minister Aminul Haque confirmed on Monday that the ministry has received the investigation report.

"We have the report in hand. We will now discuss the findings with the International Cricket Council (ICC) before taking further action," the Minister stated.

The investigation has also highlighted a growing rift between current and former officials. Asif Mahmud, the sports advisor under the previous interim government, alleged that recent board resignations were orchestrated by the Sports Minister—a claim the Minister denies. Adding to the complexity, former captain Tamim Iqbal has emerged as a vocal critic of the election process.

While Tamim withdrew from the presidential race at the last moment, he has continued to raise concerns regarding the board's governance.

As rumors of a board dissolution circulate, President Aminul Islam remains defiant.

Despite missing a physical meeting with the probe committee due to what he called "scheduling conflicts," he provided a written response to all allegations.

When asked about his future should his fellow directors resign en masse, the BCB President vowed, "I will be the last person to leave."