Bangladesh High Court Questions BCB Over Female Cricketers’ Safety
The Bangladesh High Court has demanded answers from the country’s cricket board and sports authorities, questioning why their failure to protect female players should not be declared unlawful.
Key Developments
- High Court issues rule questioning safety failures as “unlawful”.
- BCB president, CEO, and sports officials given four weeks to respond.
- Case follows harassment incident during Dhaka Premier League match.
Court Order and Legal Proceedings
A bench comprising Justice Naima Haider and Justice Kazi Zinat Hoque passed the order after hearing a writ petition. The court has specifically directed the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president, its chief executive officer, the National Sports Council chairman, and the sports secretary to submit their responses within four weeks.
Legal Representation and Case Background
Advocate Ishrat Hasan represented the petitioner, while Deputy Attorney General Tushar Kanti Roy appeared for the state. The legal action was initiated following a disturbing incident where a female cricketer faced harassment from unruly spectators during a Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League match. This case highlights growing concerns about athlete safety in women’s sports across the region .
