Dhaka, June 7 -- Former Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal has been elected as the president of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), cementing his position at the helm of the country's governing body after previously serving as head of its ad-hoc committee.

"Tamim was elected unopposed at a board meeting held following Sunday's BCB elections, having secured the highest number of votes in the Club Category contest", BCB official Rabeed Imam told ANI, over the phone.

The newly-formed board also elected Fahim Sinha as vice-president. Although two vice-presidents are expected to be appointed, the Election Commission has so far announced only one name.

Tamim topped the Club Category poll with 73 votes at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadiu...