Md Aminul Islam

Md Aminul Islam is a prominent and respected figure in the history of Bangladeshi cricke. A former national captain, he made headlines in November 2000 by scoring 145 runs in Bangladesh’s very first Test match against India, making him the country’s first Test centurion and securing his place in the record books.

Over the course of his international career, Aminul represented Bangladesh in 13 Test matches and 39 One Day Internationals. He also captained the national team during the 1999 ICC Cricket World Cup, leading Bangladesh in what was their debut appearance at the tournament.

Following his retirement from cricket, Aminul remained deeply involved in the game. He took on significant roles with both the International Cricket Council (ICC) and the Asian Cricket Council (ACC). He has served as development manager at the ICC and managed Asian cricket’s growth, including high performance, training and education with his work focused on supporting the development of cricket in emerging nations, helping to improve infrastructure, expand access and strengthen grassroots programs around the world.

Now at the helm of the Bangladesh Cricket Board as its President, Aminul brings decades of experience, insight and a clear passion for the game. His leadership is shaped by a deep personal connection to Bangladesh cricket and a strong commitment to nurturing its continued growth both at home and on the global stage.