Tamim Iqbal, serving as chairman of the Bangladesh Cricket Board’s (BCB) ad hoc committee, has undertaken several notable initiatives since assuming office. The latest addition to that list is the installation of a women’s honours board at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur, marking the first time such recognition has been formally extended within the venue.
Until now, the honours boards displayed at the Mirpur stadium featured only the names of male cricketers. This longstanding absence of recognition for female players had been a point of concern within Bangladesh’s women’s cricket community. The introduction of a dedicated honours board for women addresses that gap and formally acknowledges their contributions at the international level.
On Tuesday, 19 May, Tamim Iqbal confirmed the development through a statement on social media. He explained that the two boards now prominently display the names of national cricketers who have represented Bangladesh in women’s One Day Internationals (ODIs) and Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is). He further noted that while the men’s honours board had long been positioned on one side of the main entrance to the stadium भवन, no equivalent board existed for the women’s team.
According to Tamim, the issue was raised during a meeting with female cricketers, who expressed disappointment over the absence of such recognition. In response, the board arranged for a women’s honours board to be installed on the opposite wall at the same प्रवेश point. He stated that this recognition was deserved and overdue.
Tamim also emphasised that the initiative was undertaken to reflect parity between male and female cricketers. He stated that both the men’s and women’s teams consist of international players who represent Bangladesh, and therefore merit equal acknowledgement. He added that Bangladesh cricket is a collective entity, shaped by the contributions of all its players regardless of gender.
The newly installed board includes the names of women cricketers who have represented Bangladesh in ODIs and T20Is, thereby bringing them into the same formal recognition framework as their male counterparts. This step also signals an institutional effort by the BCB to highlight inclusivity within its honours system.
A summary of the changes is provided below:
| Aspect | Previous Status | Current Status |
|---|---|---|
| Honours Board Inclusion | Only male cricketers | Both male and female cricketers |
| Recognition of Women Players | Not present | Officially included |
| Location | Single wall at entrance | Both sides of the main entrance |
| Match Formats Recognised | Men’s international formats | Women’s and men’s ODIs and T20Is |
This development formalises the recognition of Bangladesh’s women cricketers within one of the Reflects the principle of equality between the country’s major international cricket venues and institutions.