Misconduct proven against Monjurul Islam in Jahanara Alam case

Published : Wednesday, 4 February, 2026 at 9:54 PM Count : 366

An independent inquiry into the sexual harassment allegations raised by former Bangladesh Women’s Team captain Jahanara Alam has found prima facie evidence of inappropriate conduct by Md Monjurul Islam, the former selector and manager of the team.

The inquiry, commissioned by the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), concluded that Monjurul’s actions during his tenure with the national women’s team were inconsistent with professional standards and fell within the definitions of misconduct and harassment.

The findings, delivered on 2 February 2026, were part of a comprehensive report submitted by the independent inquiry committee formed by the BCB in November 2025. The committee, chaired by Justice Tariq Ul Hakim, a former Judge of the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of Bangladesh, examined four specific allegations made by Alam.

Two of the allegations were found to be unsubstantiated, lacking sufficient evidence to support the claims. However, in regard to the remaining two, the committee concluded there was enough prima facie evidence to suggest misconduct.

These findings focus on actions by Md Monjurul Islam, whose contract with the BCB ended in June 2025. The report noted that some of his behaviour, during his time as selector and manager of the Bangladesh Women’s Team, breached professional conduct standards and could be classified as harassment under the applicable Supreme Court guidelines.

Monjurul’s actions were deemed to have undermined the integrity of the team environment, with the inquiry specifically highlighting instances of inappropriate behaviour that contravened the BCB’s code of conduct. The report marks a significant step in addressing Alam’s complaint, which she initially brought to light in November 2025.

Following the report, the BCB has engaged its legal team to consider what further actions to take in response to the findings, in line with its strict zero-tolerance policy on harassment and misconduct. The Board is committed to ensuring that all necessary measures are taken to hold those accountable for their actions.

The BCB also emphasised the need to strengthen its institutional safeguards, particularly for female players. It has already taken steps to establish a dedicated BCB Complaint Committee, which will develop an independent complaint mechanism and implement mandatory training across Bangladesh cricket to foster a safer, more respectful environment.

The findings have brought renewed focus on the handling of harassment complaints within sports organisations, with the BCB vowing to ensure full transparency and accountability in future investigations.

NSA