The BCB confirmed the development in a press release on Thursday.
The two individuals are Abdul Kayum Rashed, the former owner of Chattogram Royals in the 12th edition of the BPL, and Mohammad Amin Khan, a former team official (operations/manager) of Durbur Rajshahi in the 11th edition and Chattogram Royals in the following season.
The charges were brought following an investigation by the BCB’s Integrity Unit. The investigation identified alleged corrupt conduct, failures to disclose information relating to such conduct, non-cooperation with the anti-corruption investigation, and attempts to obstruct or delay the investigation.
The allegations relate to the 11th and 12th editions of the BPL.
Rashed has been charged with breaching Article 2.1.1 of the ICC Anti-Corruption Code, which covers attempting to improperly influence the result, progress, conduct or other aspect of a match, or agreeing to do so.
He has also been charged under Article 2.4.4 for allegedly failing to report, without unnecessary delay, an approach or invitation to engage in corrupt conduct to the designated anti-corruption official (DACO).
In addition, Rashed faces a charge under Article 2.4.6 for allegedly failing to cooperate with the investigation. This includes an allegation that he did not provide the primary mobile phone used by him when requested by investigators.
He has also been charged under Article 2.4.7 for allegedly obstructing or delaying the investigation. According to the BCB, his refusal to provide his primary mobile phone for forensic examination prevented investigators from examining potentially important communications and other information.
Amin has been charged under Article 2.1.1 as well as Article 2.1.4 of the ICC Anti-Corruption Code. Article 2.1.4 covers directly or indirectly inducing, encouraging or intentionally assisting a participant to engage in corrupt conduct.
Amin has also been charged under Article 2.4.6 for allegedly failing or refusing to comply with directions issued by the investigation officials and for failing to cooperate with the investigation.
He faces a further charge under Article 2.4.7 for allegedly obstructing or delaying the investigation by concealing or destroying communications or information that could have been relevant to the investigation.
The BCB said both individuals have been provisionally suspended.
As part of the ongoing disciplinary process under the ICC Anti-Corruption Code, both Rashed and Amin have been given 14 days from receipt of the notices of charge to respond to the allegations.
