Jahanara Alam
Jahanara Alam is a Bangladeshi cricketer who has represented the national women's team since her debut in 2011. Known for her skills as a fast bowler, Jahanara has played a pivotal role in promoting women's cricket in Bangladesh. She has been in the news recently due to allegations of sexual harassment within the national team, which she brought to light during an interview. This has prompted the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) to form an investigation committee, with support from the Cricketers' Welfare Association of Bangladesh (COCAB). Jahanara's situation highlights ongoing issues regarding women's safety and treatment in sports, as her claims also involved other prominent figures in the cricket community.
Born on Apr 01, 1992 (33 years old)
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India:
Jahanara Alam accused former team selector Manjurul Alam of sexually harassing her during the 2022 ICC Women's World Cup.
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Bangladesh:
Jahanara Alam has raised allegations against Manjurul Islam regarding inappropriate behavior.
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Bangladesh:
Jahanara Alam has made serious allegations regarding harassment in cricket.
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India:
Jahanara Alam revealed in an interview that a former selector behaved inappropriately towards her during the 2022 ODI World Cup.
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Bangladesh:
Jahanara Alam has been accused of sexual harassment in the national team.
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