<p>Former Bangladesh pacer Jahanara Alam, who recently accused women's skipper Nigar Sulatna of beating junior players, has now labelled charges of sexual harassment against a former selector. The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has promptly responded to the allegations and formed a committee to investigate the matter. The board has also asked the committee to submit its findings in 15 days. Alam made the allegations in an interview with journalist Riasad Azim. The pacer also alleged that a couple of BCB officials had acted inappropriately with her.</p><h2>Jahanara Alam accuses former selector of sexual harassment</h2><p>Alam, in her interview, said that the former selector, who was also the team manager, asked her lewd questions. The pacer also claimed to inform former BCB director Shafiul Islam Nadel and the board's chief executive Nizamuddin Chowdhury about the incident.</p><p><strong>Also Read</strong> - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/pratika-rawal-s-arc-of-redemption-from-going-unsold-in-wpl-2025-auction-to-getting-own-medal-for-world-cup-performance-1762509713168">Pratika Rawal's arc of redemption: From going unsold in WPL 2025 auction to getting own medal for World Cup performance</a></p><p>"The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has noted with concern the allegations reported in the media made by a former member of the Bangladesh national women's cricket team regarding alleged misconduct by certain individuals associated with the team," the statement by the BCB read. &nbsp;</p><p>"As the matter is of a sensitive nature, the BCB has decided to form a committee to investigate the allegations thoroughly. The committee will submit its findings and recommendations within 15 working days," it further added.</p><h2>Jahanara's allegations against Sultana</h2><p>Days before coming out with the allegations against the former selector, Alam had also <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/bangladesh-pacer-says-women-s-skipper-sultana-beats-up-the-juniors-bcb-reacts-to-allegations-1762343634921">accused women's skipper Nigar Sultana of beating up juniors</a> in an interview with a local news paper. In her interview about Sultana's behaviour with newspaper Kaler Kantho, Alam said: "This is nothing new. Joty beats up the juniors a lot."</p><p>The BCB has issued a statement against the 32-year-old's allegations who last played for Bangladesh in December 2024. In the statement, the BCB refuted all allegations against the women's team skipper.</p>

Alam, in her interview, said that the former selector, who was also the team manager, asked her lewd questions. The pacer also claimed to inform former BCB director Shafiul Islam Nadel and the board's chief executive Nizamuddin Chowdhury about the incident.

Former Bangladesh pacer Jahanara Alam, who recently accused women's skipper Nigar Sulatna of beating junior players, has now labelled charges of sexual harassment against a former selector. The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has promptly responded to the allegations and formed a committee to investigate the matter. The board has also asked the committee to submit its findings in 15 days. Alam made the allegations in an interview with journalist Riasad Azim. The pacer also alleged that a couple of BCB officials had acted inappropriately with her. Jahanara Alam accuses former selector of sexual harassment Alam, in her interview, said that the former selector, who was also the team manager, asked her lewd questions. The pacer also claimed to inform former BCB director Shafiul Islam Nadel and the board's chief executive Nizamuddin Chowdhury about the incident. Also Read - Pratika Rawal's arc of redemption: From going unsold in WPL 2025 auction to getting own medal for World Cup performance "The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has noted with concern the allegations reported in the media made by a former member of the Bangladesh national women's cricket team regarding alleged misconduct by certain individuals associated with the team," the statement by the BCB read. "As the matter is of a sensitive nature, the BCB has decided to form a committee to investigate the allegations thoroughly. The committee will submit its findings and recommendations within 15 working days," it further added. Jahanara's allegations against Sultana Days before coming out with the allegations against the former selector, Alam had also accused women's skipper Nigar Sultana of beating up juniors in an interview with a local news paper. In her interview about Sultana's behaviour with newspaper Kaler Kantho, Alam said: "This is nothing new. Joty beats up the juniors a lot." The BCB has issued a statement against the 32-year-old's allegations who last played for Bangladesh in December 2024. In the statement, the BCB refuted all allegations against the women's team skipper.

<p>Alam, in her interview, said that the former selector, who was also the team manager, asked her lewd questions. The pacer also claimed to inform former BCB director Shafiul Islam Nadel and the board's chief executive Nizamuddin Chowdhury about the incident.</p>

Bangladesh pacer Jahanara Alam accuses former selector of sexual harassment, BCB forms committee to probe charges

<p>The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has refuted all the allegations of physical abuse by veteran pacer Jahanara Alam against women's team skipper Nigar Sultana. Jahanara accused Sultana of slapping junior players in an interview with a local new paper. The board has strongly rejected all the charges made by the veteran pacer and threw complete support behind the skipper and the management. The statement comes after recently-concluded Women's World Cup 2025 where Bangladesh finished second to last with one win and five losses in seven games while one ended in no result.</p><h2>What did Alam said about Sultana?</h2><p>Alam is one of the most prolific Bangladesh players, having played 52 WODIs and 83 WT20Is, taking 48 and 60 wickets, respectively. In her interview about Sultana's behaviour with newspaper Kaler Kantho, Alam said: "This is nothing new. Joty beats up the juniors a lot. Even during this World Cup, the juniors told me, ‘No, I won’t do this again. Then I’ll have to get slapped again.’ I heard from some people, ‘I got beaten up yesterday.’ Even during the Dubai tour, she called a junior into the room and slapped her."</p><p><strong>Also Read</strong> - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/zimbabwe-s-sean-williams-has-a-drug-problem-meet-cricketers-who-have-faced-substance-abuse-challenges-in-past-shane-warne-mohammad-asif-1762330154986">Meet cricketers who have faced substance abuse challenges in past</a></p><h2>What did Bangladesh board said about allegations?</h2><p>The BCB has issued a statement against the 32-year-old's allegations who last played for Bangladesh in December 2024.</p><p>"The BCB categorically and strongly refutes these allegations, which are baseless, fabricated and devoid of any truth," the BCB statement read. "The Board finds it unfortunate that such derogatory and scandalous claims have been made at a time when the Bangladesh Women's Team is showing commendable progress and unity on the international stage.</p><p>"The BCB wishes to make it clear that it has complete trust and confidence in the Women's National Team's leadership, players and management. The Board has found no evidence to support any of the claims made and stands firmly behind the team and its personnel," it added.</p>

The statement comes after recently-concluded Women's World Cup 2025 where Bangladesh finished second to last with one win and five losses in seven games while one ended in no result.

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has refuted all the allegations of physical abuse by veteran pacer Jahanara Alam against women's team skipper Nigar Sultana. Jahanara accused Sultana of slapping junior players in an interview with a local new paper. The board has strongly rejected all the charges made by the veteran pacer and threw complete support behind the skipper and the management. The statement comes after recently-concluded Women's World Cup 2025 where Bangladesh finished second to last with one win and five losses in seven games while one ended in no result. What did Alam said about Sultana? Alam is one of the most prolific Bangladesh players, having played 52 WODIs and 83 WT20Is, taking 48 and 60 wickets, respectively. In her interview about Sultana's behaviour with newspaper Kaler Kantho, Alam said: "This is nothing new. Joty beats up the juniors a lot. Even during this World Cup, the juniors told me, ‘No, I won’t do this again. Then I’ll have to get slapped again.’ I heard from some people, ‘I got beaten up yesterday.’ Even during the Dubai tour, she called a junior into the room and slapped her." Also Read - Meet cricketers who have faced substance abuse challenges in past What did Bangladesh board said about allegations? The BCB has issued a statement against the 32-year-old's allegations who last played for Bangladesh in December 2024. "The BCB categorically and strongly refutes these allegations, which are baseless, fabricated and devoid of any truth," the BCB statement read. "The Board finds it unfortunate that such derogatory and scandalous claims have been made at a time when the Bangladesh Women's Team is showing commendable progress and unity on the international stage. "The BCB wishes to make it clear that it has complete trust and confidence in the Women's National Team's leadership, players and management. The Board has found no evidence to support any of the claims made and stands firmly behind the team and its personnel," it added.

<p>The statement comes after recently-concluded Women's World Cup 2025 where Bangladesh finished second to last with one win and five losses in seven games while one ended in no result.</p>

Bangladesh pacer Jahanara Alam says women's skipper Sultana 'beats up the juniors,' BCB reacts to allegations

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Bangladesh pacer Jahanara Alam accuses former selector of sexual harassment, BCB forms committee to probe charges

BAN pacer says women's skipper Sultana 'beats up juniors,' BCB issues statement