BCB president Tamim Iqbal confirmed the development on his official Facebook page.
honours board are a common tradition in venues such as Lord’s in England and Rawalpindi in Pakistan, where plaques are permanently displayed in dressing rooms or pavilions, typically honoring players who score centuries or take five-wicket hauls at the venue. However, the concept at Mirpur is slightly different.
The BCB has maintained honours board for male cricketers who have represented Bangladesh across Tests, ODIs, and T20Is.
Following the latest decision, a separate Honor Board has now been introduced for women cricketers as well, featuring those who have represented Bangladesh in ODIs and T20Is. The move comes after concerns raised by women cricketers regarding the absence of such recognition.
In a statement, Tamim Iqbal wrote, “These two boards proudly display the names of our national cricketers who have represented Bangladesh in women’s ODIs and T20Is. At the entrance of the main building of Mirpur Sher-e-Bangla Stadium, there is an honours board for the men’s team on one side, but there was none for the women.”
“During discussions with them, they expressed some disappointment about it. Now, a women’s honours board has been placed on the other side of the same entrance, and it is well deserved. Whether men’s or women’s team, everyone is an international cricketer representing Bangladesh, and everyone deserves this honor. We are all Bangladesh cricket together.”
