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Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) director and Abahani Limited coach Khaled Mahmud Sujon said Tamim Iqbal’s issue needs to be resolved as soon as possible.

Sujon met the press at Mirpur's Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium today following Abahani's match against Partex Sporting Club.

"I feel that the quicker this matter is resolved, the better as it has become a thing that's the talk of the town on a daily basis, I feel that Bangladesh cricket is above everything," Mahmud said.

Bangladesh's cricket sensation Tamim has been in the media spotlight for his return complications in the international arena.

In a significant development, Tamim engaged in a lengthy discussion with key members of the cricket board yesterday.

Sujon said Bangladesh’s best opener is a vital player for the team but talks about conditions for return was not good to hear.

"There is nothing to argue about Tamim's experience or his performances. I haven't talked to Tamim in a while. Even during the BPL, I only got to shake hands with him after the game but did not discuss things so I can't say what he wants,” he added.

“We all want Tamim to return if he is fit and fine and if he wants to play then he will definitely play. But it seems something different when we hear that he will play under certain conditions being a cricketer. I will play for the national team and the nation or the national team is above everything. In that regard, whether there will be conditions or not is something that feels bad to hear,”

"Tamim has served the national team for so many years and we need him. If the team management, selectors and coach feel that Tamim is needed then of course. But getting that in return for something or how logical would that be, isn't something I can say," Mahmud concluded.