Mohammad Mithun didn’t speak as a batter this on Wednesday, he spoke as President of the Cricketers’ Welfare Association of Bangladesh, carrying the weight of a dressing room stuck without cricket and without income.
The Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League remains frozen, and Mithun has stepped into the middle of the fight. No cricket, no clarity, and most importantly, no income.
Forty-two clubs, including giants like Abahani and Mohammedan, have already pulled out of tournaments under the Bangladesh Cricket Board and CCDM. The structure hasn’t just cracked; it has stalled completely.
And the players? They sit in the middle of it, watching the season drift away. Mithun didn’t dodge that reality. “We all know the Dhaka League has stopped, and we understand how important it is for every player. It’s one of our main earning sources, and the highest number of players benefit financially from this league.” That’s not PR talk, that’s blunt truth. The Dhaka League doesn’t just offer match time; it feeds careers. Without it, domestic cricketers don’t just lose rhythm, they lose livelihood.
He pushed the point further. “Because the league has stopped, every player is going through a very difficult time.” Simple line, heavy meaning. This isn’t about inconvenience. This hits contracts, match fees, and survival for players outside the national spotlight.
Then came the reassurance. “We are in contact with the BCB and CCDM on your behalf, and we are trying our maximum so that the league can return to the field as soon as possible. There is no shortage of effort from our side.” That sounds strong, but it also reveals the limit of his power. CWAB can push, negotiate, and represent, they can’t enforce. The solution still sits with the board and the clubs locked in dispute.
Mithun leaned into faith and patience. “We are in contact with the BCB and CCDM on your behalf, and we are trying our maximum so that the league can return to the field as soon as possible. There is no shortage of effort from our side.”
Right now, Bangladesh cricket faces a structural standoff dressed up as administrative disagreement. The Second Division already felt the impact, the Third Division hasn’t even started, and the Dhaka Premier League hangs in uncertainty.
