, Aug. 21 -- Mahbub Anam has stepped aside from the Bangladesh Cricket (BCB) Board election, pulling his name before nominations even opened and leaving the October polls without one of its most familiar figures.

Once considered a potential presidential contender, Mahbub recently told reporters that he would not enter the race.

"I have already said I won't take part unless the environment improves, and you know what is happening. What's going on now, I don't think it will end anywhere," he said.

The comments highlight the factionalism plaguing the board ahead of the elections, while his decision to withdraw comes amid ongoing controversy.

Senior sports journalist Shamim Chowdhury told UNB that Mahbub's position had eroded. "Multiple A...