Bangladesh have shown their hand early. The BCB confirmed a settled, familiar squad for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier 2026 in Nepal, backing experience over experimentation.
Nigar Sultana Joty leads the group, with Nahida Akter stepping in as vice-captain. That pairing signals clarity in leadership and trust in players who already know the pressure of global qualifiers.
The batting core leans on Sobhana Mostary, Farzana Haque and Sharmin Akter Supta. They anchor the innings, rotate strike, and allow Bangladesh to avoid panic when early wickets fall.
Dilara Akter and Juairiya Ferdous add flexibility lower down the order. Their role stays simple: push the run rate and protect the top order from collapse.
Bangladesh have packed the squad with spin options. Nahida, Fahima Khatun, Rabeya Khan and Shorna Akter give the side control on slower Nepal surfaces, where grip and discipline often decide matches.
The pace unit blends youth and bite. Marufa Akter and Fariha Islam Trisna bring energy, while Ritu Moni balances the attack with control and experience.
Standby players include Sarmin Sultana and Farjana Easmin, names that keep pressure on the starting XI. This squad knows competition remains live.
Bangladesh depart for Kathmandu on 12 January and open their Group A campaign against the USA on 18 January. Matches against Papua New Guinea, Namibia and Ireland follow in quick succession, leaving no room for slow starts.
Bangladesh Squad:
Nigar Sultana Joty (Captain), Nahida Akter (Vice Captain), Sobhana Mostary, Farzana Haque, Sharmin Akter Supta, Dilara Akter, Juairiya Ferdous, Ritu Moni, Fahima Khatun, Shorna Akter, Rabeya Khan, Marufa Akter, Fariha Islam Trisna, Shanjida Akther Maghla, Sultana Khatun
Standby: Sarmin Sultana, Farjana Easmin, Shorifa Khatun, Fatema Jahan Sonia, Habiba Islam Pinky.
