BPL 12
BPL 12: More drama than delivery
The 12th edition of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) reinforced the tournament’s reputation as a magnet for controversy, where off-field volatility consistently eclipsed the on-field action, requiring the governing body to repeatedly overhaul the schedule just to keep the league afloat.
24 January 2026, 10:45 AM
BCB director steps down as audit committee chair following fixing allegations
Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) director Muhammad Mukhlesur Rahman has stepped down from his role as audit committee chairman following allegations of involvement in match-fixing in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL).
23 January 2026, 19:56 PM
BPL glory up for grabs
The 12th edition of the tournament prepares to crown a new champion
23 January 2026, 09:51 AM
Mahedi leads by example as Chattogram down Rajshahi to reach BPL final
The end-game scenario mirrored the earlier eliminator, with nine runs required from the final over.
20 January 2026, 22:02 PM
‘Never done it before’: Woakes’ dream BPL debut
Woakes’ dramatic last-ball six sealed a thrilling three-wicket victory for Sylhet Titans in BPL 12 eliminator on Tuesday.
20 January 2026, 20:27 PM
Hridoy ton upstages Eishakil’s 107 as Rangpur beat Noakhali
Rangpur Riders opener Tawhid Hridoy hit a blistering ton to upstage Noakhali Express batter Hassan Eisakhil’s ton as Rangpur won by eight wickets in both team’s final league phase match in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) match at Mirpur’s Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium today.
18 January 2026, 17:25 PM
Provoked into protest?
The BPL has long been no stranger to controversy, but never on this scale.
16 January 2026, 10:16 AM
Players withdraw boycott, BPL to resume on Friday
Cricketers’ Welfare Association of Bangladesh withdrew its boycott late last night following a meeting with Bangladesh Cricket Board officials, opening the door for the Bangladesh Premier League to resume from today after a day of disruption triggered by a standoff between players and board.
16 January 2026, 00:19 AM
Asif Nazrul slams BCB director Najmul over ‘insulting remarks’ on cricketers
Youth and Sports Adviser Asif Nazrul weighed in on the ongoing controversy over Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) director M Najmul Islam, criticing him for his “insulting remarks” about cricketers and said the board will take appropriate action against him.
15 January 2026, 19:24 PM
'Cricket now a religion in Nepal'
Cricket in Nepal is growing rapidly, with leg-spinner Sandeep Lamichhane at the forefront.
13 January 2026, 09:20 AM
Waseem, Shanto overshadow Hridoy’s brilliance
Muhammad Waseem and Najmul Hossain Shanto’s commanding batting displays steered Rajshahi Warriors to a seven-wicket victory over Rangpur Riders, lifting them to second place in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) points table at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on Sunday.
11 January 2026, 16:58 PM
No top players in Bangladesh now: Moeen Ali
The former England all-rounder spoke about Bangladesh cricket’s development gaps, the BPL’s reputation issues, the politics shaping the modern game, and more.
11 January 2026, 08:00 AM
Shakib’s tips work wonders for Waseem
UAE opener Muhammad Waseem carried his ILT20 form into the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL), hitting a blistering half-century on his return to the tournament to help Rajshahi Warriors beat Noakhali Express by four wickets at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on Thursday.
9 January 2026, 12:50 PM
Sylhet keep playoff hopes alive with win over Dhaka
Hosts Sylhet Titans kept their playoff hopes alive with a 20-run win over Dhaka Capitals in their eighth match of the ongoing Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) T20 at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on Thursday.
8 January 2026, 15:53 PM
'A proper professional': Arthur praises Mustafizur after IPL removal
Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman’s exclusion from the Indian Premier League (IPL) has sparked widespread discussion in recent days. The issue has also triggered a series of off-field developments, with the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) even holding talks with the International Cricket Council (ICC) over the possibility of relocating their upcoming ICC T20 World Cup matches from India.
8 January 2026, 13:34 PM
UAE's Waseem powers Rajshahi past sinking Noakhali
The victory lifted Rajshahi to third place in the six-team points table with eight points, while winless Noakhali remained rooted at the bottom after six outings and are virtually out of contention for a playoff spot.
8 January 2026, 11:14 AM
Chattogram move atop after beating Sylhet in high-scoring clash
It was Chattogram’s fourth win in six matches, while, despite the defeat, Sylhet remained third in the points table with six points from seven matches.
7 January 2026, 16:38 PM
Sakib says he will think again before putting his name up for IPL auction
Bangladesh pacer Tanzim Sakib has admitted that he may have to rethink the prospect of entering the Indian Premier League (IPL) auction next season following Kolkata Knight Riders’ decision to release Mustafizur Rahman upon instructions from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).
6 January 2026, 13:17 PM
X-factor Rishad returning with high confidence, says Imrul Kayes
Former Bangladesh opener and current Sylhet Titans batting coach Imrul Kayes has been relishing a new chapter of his coaching career in Australia. While working with the Camberwell Magpies and living there, Imrul also found the opportunity to meet Bangladesh leg-spinner Rishad Hossain during the ongoing Big Bash League (BBL).
6 January 2026, 11:40 AM
Noakhali’s campaign unravels on and off the field
Newcomers Noakhali Express continued their miserable run in the ongoing Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) T20 as they suffered their fourth consecutive defeat on Monday, going down by six wickets to Sylhet Titans in Sylhet.
5 January 2026, 18:05 PM