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Drama continues over players list for BPL auction

The Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) Governing Council is still waiting for reports from BCB's Anti-Corruption Committee's consultant Alex Marshall before finalising the list of both local and foreign players ahead of the players' auction scheduled for November 30.
28 November 2025, 16:20 PM

A puzzling auction list and unclear selection criteria

Last year, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) introduced the T20 iteration of the National Cricket League (NCL) to expose domestic players to competitive T20 cricket and help Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) franchises identify local talent.
28 November 2025, 03:10 AM

Lipu asserts selectors’ authority as Litton expresses anger over Shamim’s exclusion

Bangladesh T20I skipper Litton Das has expressed strong frustration over Shamim’s exclusion, claiming it occurred without any prior communication from the selectors or the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB).
26 November 2025, 13:46 PM

BPL to begin on December 19 with new team Noakhali Express

Noakhali Express is the new team, joining Dhaka Capitals, Chattogram Royals, Rajshahi Warriors, Rangpur Riders, and Sylhet Titans .
26 November 2025, 11:05 AM

Litton puts BCB and selectors on the dock over Shamim's omission

Bangladesh skipper Litton Das has voiced strong frustration after Shamim Hossain was dropped from the squad for the first two T20Is of the three-match series against Ireland -- starting tomorrow in Chattogram -- without any prior communication from the selectors or the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB).
26 November 2025, 09:35 AM

BCB appoints Miraz, Shanto, Saif as format-wise vice-captains

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Tuesday announced a reshuffle in leadership roles across all three formats, appointing Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Najmul Hossain Shanto, and Saif Hassan as vice-captains of the Test, ODI, and T20I teams, respectively.
18 November 2025, 14:49 PM

Rubaba Dowla replaces Razzak as BCB's Women's Wing chairperson

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) announced a reshuffle of committee roles on Tuesday, naming Rubaba Dowla as the new chairperson of its women's wing.
18 November 2025, 13:02 PM

Barishal clinch Women's NCL title

Barishal Division clinched the 14th Women’s National Cricket League 2025-26 title after securing a 13-run win over Rangpur Division in their final league match at BKSP-3 yesterday. Barishal capped off a dominant campaign, winning six of their seven matches, while Khulna Division finished runners-up with 10 points. Barishal skipper Rabeya Khan was named player of the league for her all-round performance. She scored 179 runs and claimed nine wickets. Sylhet Division’s Shamima Sultana topped the run-scoring chart with 275 runs, while Barishal’s Sultana Khatun and Chattogram’s Fatema Jahan Sonia jointly finished as highest wicket-takers, each bagging 14 wickets. Rangpur’s Juairiya Ferdous Joyeeta was adjudged the Best Promising Player. 
17 November 2025, 15:24 PM

BCB clears women's U19 selection, awaits committee report on Jahanara’s allegations

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Saturday stated that it had found no irregularities in the selection process of the under-19 women’s cricket team following a review, while also noting that its five-member Inquiry Committee is currently examining additional matters, including issues raised by former national captain Jahanara Alam.
15 November 2025, 12:43 PM

Jahanara allegations: BCB adds two new members to inquiry committee

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has expanded the inquiry committee formed to investigate allegations of sexual harassment made by former women's team captain Jahanara Alam, BCB said in a press release on Wednesday.
12 November 2025, 13:07 PM

When will women athletes get safe space in Bangladesh?

Former Bangladesh women’s cricket team captain Jahanara Alam’s recent allegations of sexual harassment have sparked widespread discussion in the country’s sporting community. While women athletes in Bangladesh continue to face various forms of harassment, many remain hesitant to speak out -- largely due to the absence of a secure and supportive environment.
11 November 2025, 15:22 PM

Two silver jubilees later, decentralisation still a promise

In less than five months, Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Aminul Islam Bulbul has led two silver jubilee celebrations -- 25th anniversary of Test status on June 26 and 25 years of the country's inaugural Test match on Monday -- and decentralization has been an important theme at both events.
11 November 2025, 02:00 AM

BFF condemns Asif Akbar’s 'derogatory' remarks on football

Terming the recent remarks made by Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) director Asif Akbar about football as “extremely derogatory, insulting, and alarming,” the Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) has formally condemned the comments in a letter addressed to BCB president Aminul Islam Bulbul on Monday.
10 November 2025, 12:27 PM

Football community condemns Asif Akbar’s remarks, demands apology

Bangladesh's football community has strongly condemned singer Asif Akbar, a newly elected director of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), for his derogatory comments about football and its players.
10 November 2025, 05:15 AM

BCB pledges ‘zero tolerance’ regardless of rank if Jahanara allegations proven true

As new developments emerge, the committee will have their work cut out to provide a report while ensuring there is no interference from any quarters of the BCB.
10 November 2025, 02:00 AM

TIB urges BCB to adopt gender-sensitive safeguarding policy

TIB called on the BCB to immediately establish an independent, gender-sensitive complaints and redress committee and adopt ICC-compliant safeguarding measures.
9 November 2025, 18:28 PM

BCB puts four officials on OSD after Jahanara’s harassment allegations

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Thursday night placed four officials on special duty (OSD) over their suspected complicity in incidents of harassment alleged by former national women’s team skipper Jahanara Alam.
9 November 2025, 07:32 AM

BCB aims to strengthen decentralisation with cricket conference

BCB president Aminul Islam Bulbul said the event will help guide future investments in facilities, wickets, and ensure female participation.
9 November 2025, 03:48 AM

Women’s cricket in decline in Jashore despite national-level stars

Once a promising hub for women's cricket, Jashore is now witnessing a gradual decline of the sport among female players. The district suffers from a lack of dedicated playgrounds, qualified female trainers, coaching centres, and basic facilities – all contributing to the fading dreams of aspiring women cricketers.
9 November 2025, 03:00 AM

Jahanara allegations: BCB forms 3-member probe panel, led by Retired Justice Tariq ul Hakim

Allegations made by Jahanara have rocked the country's sporting fraternity, with many calling for an independent investigation, including former Bangladesh skippers Mashrafe Bin Mortaza, Tamim Iqbal and Mushfiqur Rahim.
8 November 2025, 17:06 PM