Dhaka, April 16 -- The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) introduced a "Captains' Card" on Thursday, granting former national team leaders lifetime access to all board events and comprehensive medical benefits.

BCB ad-hoc committee president Tamim Iqbal distributed the cards during a ceremony at a Dhaka hotel

Tamim, who received his own card from former captain Shafiqul Haq Heera, said the initiative was designed to honour the historical leaders of Bangladesh cricket and alleviate the anxiety many face when visiting stadiums post-retirement.

"I am sure all the captains present here have felt a sense of insecurity at some point about whether they would be recognized, stopped, or disrespected if they went to the ground," Tamim said. "This ha...