Preparations gather pace as BPL 12 nears

Despite the relatively subdued atmosphere, franchises have shifted into high gear ahead of the tournament opener, with newcomers Rajshahi Warriors leading the early preparations.
21 December 2025, 02:44 AM

‘Not my preference’: Noakhali Express MD raises eyebrows with Jaker remark

Noakhali Express Managing Director (MD) Bazlur Rahman Ratan raised some eyebrows ahead of the franchise’s maiden Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) campaign with his unusually candid comments on captaincy preferences and by messing up the name of the side’s head coach.
11 December 2025, 15:32 PM

Rangpur Riders bring back Arthur as coach for upcoming BPL

Rangpur Riders have once again secured the services of experienced coach Mickey Arthur for the forthcoming edition of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL), which is scheduled to get underway in Sylhet on December 26.
6 December 2025, 17:00 PM

BPL 12: A reset or just a replay?

Will this season finally move past the controversies that have haunted previous editions -- or is the BPL headed for another cycle of backlash?
3 December 2025, 11:17 AM

BPL 12 fixtures announced: Hosts Sylhet take on Rajshahi in tournament opener

The Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) governing council has released the fixtures for the upcoming 12th edition of the tournament, which is set to begin in Sylhet on December 26. The final is scheduled for January 23 in Dhaka, with January 24 kept as the reserve day. This year’s BPL will be played across three phases in Sylhet, Chattogram, and Dhaka.
2 December 2025, 15:06 PM

'Performed and rewarded': Naim bags crore

The players' auction returned to the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) after 12 years yesterday and its comeback was not without surprises as top-order batter Mohammad Naim fetched the highest price among all local players and some young up-and-comers earned bigger bucks than the veterans.
1 December 2025, 02:08 AM

How the BPL teams lined up after the auctions

The BPL returned to auction system after a gap of 12 years with Naim Sheikh snapped up for the highest price amongst local players.
30 November 2025, 17:30 PM

Naim highest amongst locals, Shanaka top in foreign category

Opener Mohammad Naim Sheikh went to Chattogram Royals for 1 crore 10 lakh in the BPL auctions on Sunday.
30 November 2025, 11:31 AM

High Court clears BPL 12 auction to proceed without excluded players

The High Court has cleared the way for the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) 12 players’ auction to go ahead as scheduled today, rejecting three writ petitions that challenged the exclusion of nine cricketers from the auction list.
30 November 2025, 10:54 AM

The auction returns. Will chaos follow?

Auctions in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL), and the number 12, seem to have some sort of numeric connection.
30 November 2025, 09:35 AM

BPL 12 auction breakdown: How the teams stack up heading into bidding war

The players’ auction for the 12th edition of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) is set to take place today at a city hotel in Dhaka, where over 400 Bangladeshi and overseas cricketers will go under the hammer, and six franchises will bid for their desired recruits.
30 November 2025, 08:22 AM