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BPL draft not before October

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) will not be able to hold the players' draft for the next edition of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) before October, newly appointed BPL Governing Council Chairman Mahbub Anam informed the media on Wednesday.

Concern over India series in August; BPL set for December–January window

The decisions came after a marathon six-hour-long meeting by the BCB board of directors.

Interview / ‘I can’t work under syndicates’: Syed Ashraful wants a fair shot at BCB presidency

Syed Ashraful Haque wants to devote his twilight years to the game he loves the most and wants to complete his unfinished works in Bangladesh cricket. Recently, Ashraful talked to The Daily Star’s Samsul Arefin Khan regarding all this and more.

Shanto’s resignation leaves BCB’s blunder bare

The fate of the Colombo Test and Najmul Hossain Shanto's captaincy was decided yesterday and the outcome in both cases was ill-fated but not unexpected.

Shanto’s quiet protest?

Shanto didn’t lash out. He didn’t name names. But his departure is a loud, unmissable protest.

‘No reason right now to delay BCB election’

Bangladesh youth and sports advisor Asif Mahmud said on Friday that they are working on the process of amending the constitution of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) but affirmed that for the time being there is no reason to delay the BCB elections scheduled for October.

BCB marks milestone with ‘limitations’

Ultimately, while it is commendable to honour the legacy of the frontliners, the contributions of those who laid the foundational groundwork 25 years ago should ideally not have been overlooked.

In Pictures: BCB marks 25 years of Test status

A Test players’ honours board was also unveiled.

Test Nation at 25 / Greenidge's caution still echoes

“There is no way that Bangladesh cricket, with the present system, can operate at the Test match level in less than 10 years. I give you that and I stand the challenge on that. To push forward will be suicidal as far as our cricket is concerned.”

February 17, 2025
February 17, 2025

BCB to find new window for BPL

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Faruque Ahmed held a meeting with former Bangladesh captains at the BCB premises today to discuss how to develop the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) and to take their opinion on what could be the best possible window to hold the tournament.

February 14, 2025
February 14, 2025

Leadership role adds to Miraz’s Champions Trophy challenge

“Miraz was the designated second man for us. One also has to understand that there really was no one else we could have given it to,” a BCB official claimed.

February 13, 2025
February 13, 2025

Liton to cheer for Tigers from home 

Bangladesh opener Liton Das vowed to cheer for his side as its biggest supporter as the Tigers depart for the Champions Trophy later tonight. 

February 13, 2025
February 13, 2025

CCDM invites clubs for third division qualifiers

Clubs located in the Dhaka Metropolitan Area only will be able to collect the prescribed application form from the CCDM office by paying Tk 1,000 on February 19, 20, and 22.

February 6, 2025
February 6, 2025

BCB to honour Tamim’s career before BPL final presentation ceremony

Tamim, who recently announced his retirement from international cricket, is leading Fortune Barishal as they aim to defend their title against Chittagong Kings at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur.

February 3, 2025
February 3, 2025

BCB forms BPL inquiry committee headed by Justice Mirza Hussain Haider

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has formed an independent inquiry committee which will support the board and its Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU) with integrity issues and investigations on the spot-fixing allegations that has marred the ongoing edition of the Bangladesh Premier League,

February 2, 2025
February 2, 2025

Hannan steps down as national selector to focus on coaching

Hannan insisted that he didn’t feel any pressure while working as a national selector since March last year.

February 2, 2025
February 2, 2025

Neutral body to aid BPL fixing probe

A Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) official yesterday said that the board has decided to form an independent inquiry body to support the Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU) investigations regarding the alleged match and spot-fixing issues in the ongoing Bangladesh Premier League (BPL).

January 31, 2025
January 31, 2025

At least 8 BPL matches under scanner

The Daily Star identified at least two cricketers outside of the official team lists in the players' dugout

January 28, 2025
January 28, 2025

League impasse over, but what about reforms?

In the end, what suffered was Bangladesh cricket’s need for decentralisation, which would put a stop to notions that “Dhaka’s club cricket is Bangladesh cricket”.