The Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) Governing Council has finalized the lineup of franchises for the upcoming season of the country’s flagship T20 tournament.
The franchises are Dhaka Capitals, Chattogram Royals, Rajshahi Warriors, Rangpur Riders, and Sylhet Titans, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) announced in a statement on Thursday.
They confirmed participation from five teams after the registration and evaluation process concluded earlier this week.
The decision follows a series of meetings between the BCB and franchise representatives to ensure compliance with financial and operational requirements under the new five-year agreement.
Officials said the shortlisted teams were selected based on both transparency and long-term stability.
The BPL Governing Council’s announcement completes the franchise approval stage, paving the way for the next steps in the buildup to the tournament, including player registration and the players’ draft scheduled for November 17.
The 2025–26 edition of the BPL is expected to begin in mid-December, continuing the league’s role as a key platform for domestic and international cricketers.