BCB take huge step as the Bangladesh Premier League 2026 set to resume from this date

The uncertainty around the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) has ended. The BCB has lifted the suspension and confirmed that the tournament will resume on Friday, January 16. The two matches originally scheduled for January 15 will now be played on January 16. The announcement was made during a press conference by BCB director Iftekhar Rahman Mithu.

Mithu met with senior players, including Najmul Hossain Shanto, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, and Mohammad Mithun. Following these discussions, the board decided to bring the tournament back on track.

The BPL 2026 had been paused after players refused to play, demanding an apology and resignation from M Nazmul Islam. The board acted swiftly and removed him following his controversial remarks. After a meeting between the Cricketers' Welfare Association of Bangladesh (CWAB) and the BCB, the situation was resolved. The tournament will continue with a slightly revised schedule, and fans can now look forward to seeing the players in action.

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Revised BPL 2026 Schedule

The matches originally planned for January 16 and 17 will now take place on January 17 and 18. Tickets purchased for January 15 remain valid for the rescheduled matches.

Play-offs have also been adjusted: the Eliminator and Qualifier 1 will now be held on January 20, Qualifier 2 on January 21, and the final remains scheduled for January 23.

In an official statement, the BCB said: "The BPL 2026 matches scheduled for 15 January 2026 will now be played on 16 January 2026. The matches scheduled for January 16 and 17 will be shifted to 17 and 18 January. The Eliminator and Qualifier 1, originally on January 19, will now take place on January 20."

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Crisis Triggered by Controversial Remarks

The disruption began after Nazmul Islam, BCB’s Finance Committee Chairman, made divisive comments, calling Tamim Iqbal an "Indian agent" over his remarks on the T20 World Cup 2026 venue.

In response, senior players, led by CWAB (Cricketers' Welfare Association of Bangladesh), including Najmul Hossain Shanto and Mehidy Hasan Miraz, refused to play, causing major disruption to the tournament schedule.

Fearing further collapse, the BCB held an emergency meeting and removed Nazmul Islam from his position.

"The decision is aimed at ensuring smooth and effective functioning of the board," the BCB said. "The board remains committed to upholding the honour and dignity of all players."

Despite these measures, players still demand an apology from Nazmul Islam and his complete exit from the board.