“I have nothing. I try to live a simple life,” said BCB President Aminul Islam Bulbul, making it clear that during his term, he’s only focused on doing his job — nothing more.
His approach stands in stark contrast to his predecessors. Outgoing president Faruque Ahmed had a flashy, high-profile presence, while Nazmul Hassan, the previous BCB chief, was also a powerful Member of Parliament and carried similar stature. So, will the new president enjoy any of that glitz?
Aminul replied with a modest smile:
“A journalist told me yesterday that I’m the poorest BCB president ever. Right now, I own nothing, I don’t do anything else. I try to live a very simple life.”
He added,
“I’ll try to focus on the responsibilities I have — nothing more.”
But that raises the question: how much time does he really have to carry out his plans?
Just a day before officially taking charge, when his name was making headlines, Aminul told bdnews24.com and several other outlets that he only intended to serve until the next BCB election. That election is due by October, meaning he has just about three to four months in office. He also said he had no interest in taking on long-term projects.
However, in his first press conference as president, his stance seemed to shift slightly. When asked about the duration of his tenure, he said there was no fixed timeline:
“I’ve been elected BCB president today, not for three months. I’ve been elected — period. I used to work for the ICC, and I’m grateful to them. I’ve learned a lot about management there. They were very enthusiastic and told me, ‘You must do something for your country.’ For them, it’s not about two or three months. I’ll work here as long as needed. There’s no specific timeframe.”
Before taking over, Aminul had stated that he would return to his ICC job after the BCB election. He had been serving as the Development Manager for the Asia region and mentioned that ICC had assured him of an even better role afterward.
Now, with his new comment about having no set timeframe, questions have naturally arisen. Is he considering staying longer if things go well?
Aminul offered further clarification:
“When I say there’s no timeframe, I don’t mean I’m here for the long haul. I simply mean there’s no fixed limit. I have other commitments — I work in cricket development and want to continue doing that. I’ve taken this on as a short-term assignment. I can’t say more than that.”
Still, some uncertainty lingers. Will he stick to his initial three-to-four-month plan, or, if satisfied and supported, might he contest the election and stay longer?
“I’ll see first,” he said.
“I’m a professional. Cricket is my career. I used to play, and now I work in development. I’ve taken this as a challenge. If I do well, maybe I can apply these same skills back at the ICC. Or maybe they’ll extend my time here — I don’t know what will happen. For now, I just want to focus on doing a good job in the short term.”
Unlike nearly all past BCB presidents — who were prominent businessmen, MPs, or political figures — Aminul doesn’t come with wealth or political ties. His job at ICC was his livelihood. And the BCB presidency? It comes with no salary or honorarium.
Before he took office, some media outlets speculated that he might demand compensation or even eye the CEO post. But Aminul dismissed those reports:
“I never even had a conversation with the Honourable Adviser about becoming president. I was simply asked if I wanted to help Bangladesh cricket. I said ‘yes’ without hesitation. I didn’t come here to become president. I became one through a process.”
“I want to serve Bangladesh cricket. From wherever I am, I want to serve. But it’s true — no one from Bangladesh cricket has ever discussed making me CEO or offered any kind of salary.”
