BRAC University Sports and Fitness launches the Ayesha Abed T-10 Inter-University Women’s Cricket Tournament 2026 on Tuesday at the BRAC University Multipurpose Hall, welcoming twelve university teams from across Bangladesh.
Organised to mark the institution’s Silver Jubilee and twenty-five years of educational excellence, the tournament honors Ayesha Hasan Abed, a visionary social worker who worked alongside Sir Fazle Hasan Abed during BRAC’s foundation.
State Minister for Youth and Sports Md. Aminul Haque opens the competition during a ceremony at 9:00 am on Tuesday. Tamara Abed, Managing Director of Aarong, joins members of the Board of Trustees for the closing ceremony on Wednesday afternoon.
Twelve institutional squads contest the indoor T-10 format, featuring ten overs per innings with zero registration fees. Participating institutions include BRAC University, Independent University Bangladesh, East West University, University of Asia Pacific, IUBAT, University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh, North South University, Daffodil International University, Bangladesh University of Business and Technology, Northern University Bangladesh, Southeast University, and Uttara University.
Tuesday’s schedule features group-stage matches following the opening ceremony. Wednesday’s fixtures comprise quarter-finals, semi-finals, a cultural programme, and the tournament final.
Competitors vie for a total prize pool of BDT 155,000, alongside individual trophies and medals. Champions receive BDT 100,000, runners-up claim BDT 50,000, and the Player of the Tournament secures BDT 5,000.
The initiative promotes women’s participation in sports while supporting United Nations Sustainable Development Goals concerning health, education, gender equality, reduced inequalities, and global partnerships.
