Staff Reporter :
Sheikh Russel Krira Chakra (SRKC) , a leading sports club of the country and former Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) champions, have demanded suspension and punishment of two referees who committed favouritism in two recent matches of Bangladesh Premier League, jeopardizing its prospect.
The controversial referees are Alamgir Sarker and Bitu Raj. Alamgir officiated the match with Bashundhara Kings at Bashundhara Kings Arena on Feb 28, while Bitu Raj officiated the match with Bangladesh Police FC in Rajshahi on March 18, according to a press release.
The situation prompted SRKC to hold an important meeting at Tuesday night coming up with various decisions including one for going tough on delinquent referees.
The Sheikh Russel Krira Chakra decided to leave the ongoing edition of BPL, if Bangladesh Football Federation doesn’t suspend the two referees who took controversial penalty decisions in its matches against opponents Bashundhara Kings and Police Football Club.
Even, the club are also thinking to seek help from Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina regarding the federation’s autocracy. It is mentionable that Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is the chief advisor of the club.
The decision was taken in an executive committee meeting of Shiekh Russel KC at its office.
