Former Bangladesh cricket captain Aminul Islam, widely known as "Bulbul," has been elected as the new president of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB). His appointment was confirmed during a board meeting held on Friday, 30 May 2025, in Dhaka . Aminul Islam becomes the 16th president of the BCB, succeeding Faruque Ahmed, who served a nine-month tenure before being removed following a no-confidence motion by several board directors . Notably, Aminul was elected unopposed, similar to his predecessors . Aminul Islam holds a significant place in Bangladesh's cricket history. He captained the national team and scored Bangladesh's first-ever Test century during their debut Test match against India in 2000 . Following his playing career, he contributed to cricket development as an ICC development officer, working across various countries, including China, Hong Kong, the UAE, Singapore, Thailand, and Myanmar . In the same board meeting, Nazmul Abedin Fahim and Fahim Sinha were appointed as vice presidents of the BCB . Aminul Islam's leadership is anticipated to bring a fresh perspective to the BCB, leveraging his extensive experience both on and off the field.