More than twelve hours have passed since the cricketers issued an ultimatum, yet BCB director M. Nazmul Islam has not stepped down from his position. The ultimatum followed controversial remarks he made about the players on Wednesday.

After those comments, the players set a deadline, demanding his resignation before the start of today’s BPL match at 1:00 pm.

Sources say the players remain firm in their decision to halt all forms of cricket if Nazmul does not resign. As of the latest update, the two teams scheduled for the afternoon BPL match—Chattogram Royals and Noakhali Express—had not arrived at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur.

Although several BCB directors attempted to communicate with the players, their stance has not softened. According to insiders, the board proposed removing Nazmul from his role in the finance division, but the players are insisting on his resignation as a director.

In a press release issued around 11:30 am, the BCB stated that Nazmul has been served a show-cause notice and asked to submit a written explanation within 48 hours. However, the cricketers have rejected this step and continue to demand his resignation.

Meanwhile, several senior players associated with the Cricketers’ Welfare Association of Bangladesh (CWAB) are expected to hold a press conference at the venue shortly. Following the players’ ultimatum, the First Division League was also postponed late last night.

Nazmul, who heads the BCB Finance Committee, drew criticism after making remarks at a BCB prayer event held on Wednesday in memory of former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia. When asked whether the board would compensate players financially if they chose not to participate in the T20 World Cup, he responded by questioning whether the board asks players to repay the large sums spent on them when they fail to perform.

He further added that despite significant investment, the team has not achieved notable global recognition, suggesting that by the same logic, the board could demand players return the money spent whenever results fall short.