Bangladesh registered their second victory in the Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier in Kirtipur, Nepal, on Tuesday, defeating Papua New Guinea by 30 runs.

The Bangladesh team are set to depart today for the T20 World Cup qualifiers in Nepal, starting on January 18.

Hope and despair -- Bangladesh women’s cricket team saw both sides of the coin in 2025, as the possibilities shown this year and the turbulence faced both on and off the field left them standing on the precipice of either progress or regression going into the new year.

While women’s sport surged globally in 2025, Bangladesh also found moments that pointed toward a more promising future.

Bangladesh women’s team players began a week-long fitness camp on Thursday, eyeing the upcoming Women’s Bangladesh Cricket League (WBCL), which starts on December 15 in Rajshahi.

The Bangladesh women's cricket team face a packed schedule ahead, beginning with a tour of India in December under the ICC Women's Future Tours Programme (FTP), Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) officials have confirmed.

Bangladesh will look to end their ICC Women’s World Cup campaign on a positive note when they take on India in their final league-stage match at the Dr DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai today.

Captain Nigar Sultana Joty’s form has also been under the spotlight, with the skipper averaging just nine runs so far.

The White Ferns secured their first win in three matches, bowling out Bangladesh for 127 to seal a commanding 100-run victory.

Sobhana Mostary scored a patient half-century while Rabeya Khan smashed a quickfire 43 as Bangladesh posted 178 all out in 49.4 overs.

Skipper Nigar Sultana Joty said the team remains focused on playing their natural game against title contenders England in Guwahati today.

Rubya Haider Jhelik was a surprise inclusion in Bangladesh’s 15-member squad for the ongoing ICC Women’s World Cup.

Shathira Jakir Jessy is set to create history in the upcoming ICC Women's World Cup in India and Sri Lanka by becoming the first woman umpire from Bangladesh to officiate in a senior World Cup.

Bangladesh are set for their second appearance at the ICC Women’s World Cup, beginning September 30 in Guwahati, having debuted in 2022 with a solitary group-stage win.

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The Bangladesh national women’s team will complete a nine-day preparation camp in Sylhet early next month as part of their final build-up for the upcoming ICC Women’s World Cup, scheduled to be held in India and Sri Lanka from September 30 to November 2.

With the ICC Women’s World Cup set to get underway in 110 days’ time in India and Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, unlike other teams, are sticking only with skill and fitness camps on home soil.

While the Tigresses still have a glimmer of hope due to their superior net run-rate, the situation became more tense as West Indies made a strong push in their last group match against Thailand.

Bangladesh national women’s team will look to confirm their spot in the main event of the ICC Women’s World Cup, scheduled to be held in India next year, when they face the West Indies in their penultimate qualifier at the LCCA Ground in Lahore today.

Bangladesh will look to maintain their winning momentum as they face Scotland in their third ICC Women's World Cup Qualifier match today at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. The match is scheduled to begin at 3:00 pm (Bangladesh Time).