Bangladesh Premier League (BPL)

‘Mental health isn't quite valued in Bangladesh’

In an interview with The Daily Star’s Samsul Arefin Khan, opening batter Mohammad Naim discussed his frustrations over missed opportunities and approach to overcoming setbacks, among other issues.

Hurting Talha ‘living the dream’ of forging fast bowlers

A dramatic last-ball boundary shattered Khulna Tigers' Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) campaign to a heartbreaking end on Thursday. Yet, head coach Talha Jubair deserves credit for guiding a team lacking star power to the penultimate hurdle, marking another chapter in the former national pacer's coaching journey. The 39-year-old spoke to The Daily Star’s Samsul Arefin Khan about why he prefers being a bowling coach, the evolution of Bangladesh’s pace bowling and more. Here are the excerpts from the interview:

Barishal vs Chittagong: Interesting facts ahead of BPL 2025 final

The 11th edition of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) is set to come to an end today with defending champions Fortune Barishal taking on Chittagong Kings in the all-important final at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur. Here, we present you some interesting facts ahead of the fixture.

BPL 2024 fever tunes up with existing and new artistes

The Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) is all set to kick off today, with the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) implementing various plans to make this year's tournament unforgettable. Among these efforts, the board organised a concert to promote the BPL nationwide. Additionally, several participating teams have introduced their own theme songs.

BPL 2025 full fixtures: Dates, times, venues

The tournament, which will run until February 7 next year, will be held in three venues – Dhaka (Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur), Chattogram (Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium), and Sylhet (Sylhet International Cricket Stadium) -- and the matches will be telecast live on T Sports, Gazi TV, the T Sports App, and RabbitholeBd App.

BPL governing council aims for greater impact

The sponsors have announced plans to use perimeter and LED boards for better branding in the upcoming BPL.

BPL players' draft today

The players' draft for the 11th edition of the Bangladesh Premier League is all set to take place at the Pan Pacific Sonargaon Hotel in Dhaka today.

Shakib Khan reveals very own team, Dhaka Capitals

A Dhaka team has officially been acquired by Remark, a health and beauty care brand, and Herlan, a cosmetics line, for the upcoming 11th Bangladesh Premier League (BPL). The team, named Dhaka Capitals, is also being represented by Dhallywood superstar Shakib Khan, considering he oversees the brands as their director.

Barishal rubbish Wasim Akram's claims of Miller being paid $150,000 in BPL

Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) outfit Fortune Barishal management said Pakistan legend Wasim Akram’s claims of David Miller being paid a fee of $150,000 to play for the franchise in the latest edition of the tournament are false.

February 29, 2024
February 29, 2024

Mahir Sarowar Megh: The 17-year-old designer of Durdanto Dhaka’s jersey

Rising Stars speaks with the creative mind behind the jersey – Mahir Sarowar Megh.

February 29, 2024
February 29, 2024

Captains absent in ‘BPL trophy photoshoot with captains’ event before final

None of the captains of two Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) finalists -- Comilla Victorians and Fortune Barishal -- were present during the ‘BPL trophy photoshoot with captains’ event at Ahsan Manzil Museum in Dhaka today.

February 29, 2024
February 29, 2024

Would be difficult for us to provide for families without BPL: Mushfiqur

Bangladesh wicketkeeper-batter Mushfiqur Rahim said that it would be difficult for players to earn a steady living if not for the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) and claimed the quality of the tournament to be “very high”.

February 29, 2024
February 29, 2024

‘Here we are’: Mushfiqur revels in reaching BPL final with ‘team of elderlies’

Bangladesh stalwart Mushfiqur Rahim was excited to have reached the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) final with Fortune Barishal, a side that had been given the tag of the 'team of elderlies' prior to the tournament.

February 20, 2024
February 20, 2024

Ingenuity behind Shoriful blooming

The 22-year-old left-arm pacer spoke about his game among other things with Mazhar Uddin of The Daily Star during an interview.

February 15, 2024
February 15, 2024

Aliss’ rocky ride to national team

Aliss Al Islam talked about his journey and experience during an interview with Mazhar Uddin of The Daily Star. The excerpts of the interview are as follows: 

February 13, 2024
February 13, 2024

'He reminds me': Tahir reveals why he performed Ronaldo-esque celebration

The oldest cricketer to play in the BPL also revealed the secret behind his mileage.

February 2, 2024
February 2, 2024

‘If Shakib can’t return, he won’t play cricket anymore’

Comilla Victorians head coach Mohammad Salahuddin had been seen working with Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan at Sylhet during the ongoing Bangladesh Premier League (BPL). Shakib has so far batted just twice at the BPL and did not come out to bat in two games due to eye problem.

January 31, 2024
January 31, 2024

Mahmudullah ‘auto choice’ for Bangladesh T20I team

At the ODI World Cup in India last year, his batting remained the only positive aspect in the Tigers’ disastrous campaign.

January 28, 2024
January 28, 2024

‘Leg-spinners need to be encouraged more in BPL’

During an exclusive interview with Mazhar Uddin of The Daily Star, former Pakistan cricketer Aamer Sohail candidly about his memories associated with Bangladesh and things that need to be done for the progress of the country’s cricket alongside a few other topics.