Lokman I know never drink liquor: Papon

Mohammedan Sporting Club’s Director-in-Charge Lokman Hossain Bhuiyan has recently been arrested over casion scam. He is also Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) director and Facilities Committee chairman.

When asked if the BCB is embarrassed over the matter?

BCB president Nazmul Hassan Papon on Friday said there is nothing to be embarrassed.

He also disagrees to make any comment at this moment. Because Lokman he knows never drinks liquor and play gambling.

Papon clearly said, “If anyone is involved in crime, he should be punished. There is nothing to differ with it. The step that our Prime Minster has taken is very good for our society. Only she can take such sort of bold step, and it is impossible for others [to take such sort of bold step].”

He further said, “It is very early to say anything from our perspective. ACC can ask anybody to submit his wealth statement. Lokman Bhuiyan is alleged to rent club for gambling. If he has any involvement with casino, he should be punished.”

“But board can’t take any step at this moment. If allegation against them is proved, the board will take decision accordingly. The BCB never spares any people involved with crime,’ he said.

Papon said that the people of the country should support Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in uprooting all corruptions from the country.

“As I said earlier, the allegation against Lokman is yet to be proved. It is in the process. If allegation against them is proved, the board will make the comment and take the necessary steps,” Papon said.

He said, “But so far steps taken by our hounorable Prime Minister takes is excellent and exemplary. I believe we all should get unanimously behind her in this cause. The BCB always supports what Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina does.”

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