New York 17 February 2026

BCB congratulates State Minister for Youth and Sports

BCB congratulates State Minister for Youth and Sports

NYM Desk

Published: 09:28 PM, 17 February 2026

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has expressed its sincere congratulations on the appointment of Mohammad Aminul Haque as the State Minister of the Ministry of Youth and Sports of the Bangladesh Government.

Aminul Haque is taking charge as the new State Minister for Youth and Sports of the Bangladesh Government. He took oath as the State Minister at the South Plaza of the Parliament House on the morning of February 17. The BCB is very happy with Aminul's appointment.

Congratulates Aminul Haque The BCB wrote in a press release, 'The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has expressed its sincere congratulations on the appointment of Mohammad Aminul Haque as the State Minister for the Ministry of Youth and Sports of the Bangladesh Government.'

'Aminul Haque's leadership on the field of play has inspired a generation of supporters and young athletes of the country. The appointment of the former Bangladesh national football team captain to the important position of the national sports administration is a significant moment for the country's sports, which is a reflection of the appreciation of his experience of competing at the highest level.'

BCB President Mohammad Aminul Islam Bulbul said, 'The appointment of a prominent sports personality like Aminul Haque as the State Minister for Youth and Sports is an important step for Bangladesh. From his experience of proudly leading the national football team, he directly understands the realities, challenges and aspirations of athletes. I believe that his experience as an athlete will have a positive impact on the development of sports in various fields. BCB reiterates its commitment to work closely with the new State Minister and the Ministry of Youth and Sports, so that sports are ensured to be expanded and strengthened at all levels of the country and continuous progress and opportunities can be created for Bangladeshi athletes.'

Former national football team captain Aminul Haque has been associated with BNP politics for a long time. In the last national election, he lost by running for the top symbol of paddy from Dhaka-16 constituency. However, Aminul is becoming a minister under the technocrat quota.

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