this Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) A member of the inquiry committee confirmed on Monday it had received a report into allegations of misconduct in women’s cricket. The report comes after months of investigation and multiple extensions.

It is worth noting that the former captain of Bangladesh women’s team Jahanara Alam Earlier, she claimed she was sexually assaulted by a member of team management. Her complaint forced the BCB to set up an independent committee to investigate the matter, sparking widespread discussions around player safety and institutional responsibility.

Details of commission of inquiry following Jahanara Alam allegations

When the inquiry was first announced, the BCB said the committee would be chaired by the Lord Chancellor Tariq HakimFormer Judge of the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of Bangladesh. Initial members also include BCB Directors Ruba doula Barrister, Senior Counsel of the Supreme Court and President of the Women’s Sports Association Sarwat Siraj Shukla.

Later, the board expanded the committee to include two additional members. these are professors Dr. Naima HookerFormer Head of Department of Law, University of Dhaka, current member of Bangladesh Law Commission, lawyer Muhammad Mustafizur Rahman Khansenior counsel of the Supreme Court. The expansion is seen as an effort to strengthen investigations and ensure fairness.

Multiple deadline extensions

Despite the formation of a committee, the investigation has been slow to progress. On December 2, the BCB extended the deadline for the first time, explaining that Jahanara requested additional time to submit a written complaint. The board allows an additional 15 days.

Subsequently, on December 21, the BCB announced that the committee would submit its report by January 31. These repeated delays have prompted questions and criticism, with many observers arguing the matter is taking too long to reach a conclusion. On Monday, Barrister Sarwat confirmed that the committee had now submitted its report to the board.

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High Court raises serious questions

The matter also reached the Bangladesh High Court, which issued a rule questioning the BCB’s silence and slow response. High Court Judges headed by the Lord Chancellor Ahmed Sohel and justice Pattama Anwar Ask why the board’s inaction should not be declared illegal.

The court directed the BCB to explain the steps it has taken so far and the actions it plans to take in the future. During the hearing, Senior Supreme Court Counsel Q.C. Nasir Uddin Ahmed AsimRepresenting the petitioners, together with other attorneys. For Jahanara, the submission of the investigative report was an important moment in her fight for justice. Furthermore, the outcome of the case could have a lasting impact on the way complaints about women’s cricket are handled in Bangladesh.

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This article was first published in women’s cricket websiteone cricket era company.