BCB director Khaled Mahmud was sanctioned for a code of conduct breach. A BCB statement added: "Mahmud was fined 30 percent of his match fees for a Level 1 breach (Article 2.20; Conduct that is contrary to the spirit of the game) of the BCB Code of Conduct Players and Player Support Personnel during the Ispahani BPL T20 match against Fortune Barishal at the SBNCS, Mirpur on 10 February.
“In addition to the fine, two (02) demerit points have been added to Mahmud’s disciplinary record. On-field umpires Ali Arman Rajon and Ravindra Wimalasari, third umpire Muhammad Kamruzzaman and fourth official Mahfuzur Rahman Litu levelled the charge. Mahmud accepted the sanction proposed by Match Referee Debabrata Paul and as such, there was no need for a formal hearing,” it added.
Mahmud, head coach of the Khulna Tigers, was found smoking inside the dressing room during their match against Fortune Barishal.