IPG Group to Transform BPL with Global Expertise Ahead of Upcoming Season

The Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) has long faced criticism for delayed player payments, disorganized tournament schedules, and weak broadcasting. But change may finally be coming.

International sports broadcasting company IPG Group, which has experience organizing leagues like the IPL, CPL, and LPL, has shown strong interest in managing the upcoming BPL season. Their aim is to fix the league’s structure and bring it up to global standards.

Speaking to the media, IPG’s CEO Anil Mohan said, “BPL is actually a fantastic league. But over the years, its model and management haven’t been handled properly. This league has more potential than many in the subcontinent. The current model needs fixing, there are issues, but we can solve them.”

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IPG Plans to Bring Global Standards to BPL

IPG has been successfully running the Lanka Premier League (LPL) for the past five years, managing everything from team ownership and sponsorships to production and broadcasting. “If you’ve seen LPL’s production quality, you’ll understand the level I’m talking about,” said Mohan.

Mohan believes that ownership and player consistency are key to improving the BPL. “You need the right owners and the right players every year. Timing is also critical. If BPL clashes with other leagues like IPL or PSL, you lose top talent. Fixing the schedule will bring in more sponsors and higher player participation,” he added.

Mohan praised the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), saying it is “better than many” in terms of financial and commercial strength. “They’re better than Sri Lanka’s board in many ways. I’ve worked globally in South Africa, Pakistan, Zimbabwe, the USA, and Ireland, and I can confidently say BCB is well-positioned. That’s why I believe we can make BPL a top-tier league.”

New Franchise Structure for the Next Season

On foreign investment and team ownership, Mohan said, “The main idea is to bring in better owners, ideally from markets like the UK. That will lead to higher spending, better management, and more sponsor interest. Right now, BPL is falling behind. Media rights, scheduling, and player recruitment all need realignment. If we fix these, top players will want to come.”

IPG is currently in talks with the BCB to secure a management role in the tournament. They plan to use their global experience to work with the board and fix the system if needed.

The BPL Governing Council has ended contracts with the previous franchises. As a result, the upcoming season, likely to be held in December 2025 through January 2026, will start with an entirely new franchise structure.

Fortune Barishal, the reigning champions of the last two editions, will also need to reapply under the new system.