The Bangladesh Cricket League (BCL) one‑day edition is set to get under way on 23 February 2026, with group‑stage matches scheduled in Rajshahi and Bogra ahead of a final on 3 March 2026. The tournament promises competitive action as several national team stars are named across the four participating zonal sides, offering valuable match practice ahead of Bangladesh’s busy international calendar.
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has formally announced the squads for the one‑day league, but the absence of seasoned pacer Taskin Ahmed is among the most talked‑about omissions. Taskin has been rested as part of a workload management plan designed to keep key players fresh for the international commitments ahead. Also missing out is Mahidul Islam Ankon, who has been ruled out through injury.
Meanwhile, players such as Anamul Haque Bijoy and Mosaddek Hossain Saikat — both of whom were overlooked in the last Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) season — have been recalled. Bijoy is set to represent the South Zone, while Mosaddek will turn out for the Central Zone, adding experience and depth to those sides.
International cricket takes centre stage soon after the BCL concludes. The Pakistan cricket team is scheduled to tour Bangladesh from 10 March 2026, with the two sides set to contest a three‑match ODI series. The Pakistan players will then return home after the Pakistan Super League (PSL) before returning to Bangladesh later in the year for two Test matches.
Bangladesh’s non‑participation in the recent T20 World Cup left many national players with an extended break. To ensure they remain in competitive rhythm ahead of the Pakistan series, the BCB’s tournament committee proposed bringing forward the BCL one‑day tournament.
East zone – Parvez Hossain Emon, Zakir Hasan (WK), Amit Hasan, Mominul Haque, Yasir Ali Chowdhury (c), Shamim Hossain Patwary, Shahadat Hossain Dipu, Asadullah Al Galib, Mohammad Saifuddin, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Khaled Ahmed, Hasan Mahmud, Nasum Ahmed, Nayem Hasan, Naim Hasan Sakib.
North Zone – Tanzid Tamim, Habibur Sohan, Litton Das (WK), Najmul Hossain Shanto, Tawhid Hridoy, Akbar Ali (WK), Sabbir Rahman Romman, Shak Mahedi Hasan, Mehrob Hossain Ahin, Taijul Islam, Rishad Hossain, Nahid Rana, Shoriful Islam, Mukidul Islam Mugdho, Abdul Gaffar Saqlain.
Central Zone – Saif Hasan, Naim Sheikh, Jishan Alom, Ariful Islam, Mahidul Islam Ankon (WK) (c), Mosaddek Saikat, Irfan Shukkur (WK), Mahfizul Islam Robin, Rakibul Hasan, Rizan Hossain, Abu Haider Rony, Ebadot Hossain, Ripon Mondol, Maruf Mridha, Wasi Siddiquee. (from provided list)
South Zone – Soumya Sarkar, Anamul Haque Bijoy (WK), Zawad Abrar, Azizul Hakim Tamim, Mohammad Mithun (WK), Afif Hossain, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Nurul Hasan Sohan (WK), Samiun Bashir Ratul, Tanvir Islam, Mustafizur Rahman, Robiul Haque, Rejaur Raja, Ruyel Mia, Sadhin Islam. (from provided list)
