- Dhaka Capitals and Rangpur Riders remain as others undergo major reshuffle
The 2025-26 Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) will feature just five teams, a reduction from seven in the previous season.
Dhaka Capitals and Rangpur Riders are the only teams retaining their spots, while Chattogram, Rajshahi, and Sylhet franchises have changed ownership.
The rebranded sides — Chattogram Royals, Rajshahi Warriors, and Sylhet Titans — replace Chittagong Kings, Durbar Rajshahi, and Sylhet Strikers.
Defending champions Fortune Barishal and Khulna Tigers have been dropped from the upcoming season altogether.
The Bangladesh Cricket Board confirmed the new lineup on Thursday, with the player draft scheduled for November 17. The tournament is expected to run from mid-December 2025 to mid-January 2026.
