The BPL is set to begin on 26th December to 23 January, and throughout its history, the league has undergone numerous changes in its franchises, with teams coming and going across different seasons. The inaugural edition in 2012 featured six teams, while the second season expanded to seven with the addition of the Rangpur Riders.
The league has also faced challenges, including suspensions. Most notably, the Sylhet Super Stars were banned ahead of the 2016-17 season due to disciplinary issues. While the BPL has had its share of ups and downs, including past controversies, the lineup has evolved.
Now, for the ongoing 2026 season, let’s turn to the six participating teams and their squads for the tournament.
BPL Teams and Squads
Here are the details of all the BPL teams nad their playing members:
1. Chattogram Royals
New franchise in BPL 2026, representing the Chattogram region, currently operated by the Bangladesh Cricket Board after a recent takeover and captained by Mahedi Hasan.
Squad: Mahedi Hasan (C), Tanvir Islam, Abrar Ahmed, Mohammad Naim, Shoriful Islam, Abu Hider Rony, Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Mahfijul Islam Robin, Sumon Khan, Ziaur Rahman, Arafat Sunny, Mukidul Islam, Shuvagata Hom, Salman Hossain, Zahiduzzaman Sagor, Niroshan Dickwella, Angelo Perera.
2. Dhaka Capitals
Long-standing franchise in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) representing the Dhaka region, with 3 titles won under previous names (Dhaka Gladiators in 2012 and 2013; Dhaka Dynamites in 2016), currently owned by Champions Sports Ltd in partnership with Shakib Khan and Remark HB Limited, captained by Mohammad Mithun for the 2026 season.
Squad: Taskin Ahmed, Saif Hassan, Alex Hales, Usman Khan, Shamim Hossain, Mohammad Saifuddin, Mohammad Mithun (C), Taijul Islam, Sabbir Rahman, Nasir Hossain, Tofael Ahmed, Irfan Sukkur, Abdullah Al Mamun, Maruf Mridha, Jayed Ullah, Moinul Islam, Dasun Shanaka, Zubaid Akbari.
3. Noakhali Express
New franchise in BPL 2026, representing the Noakhali region, owned by Desh Travels (five-year agreement), captained by Shykat Ali.
Squad: Shykat Ali (C), Soumya Sarkar, Mohammad Nabi, Johnson Charles, Kusal Mendis, Hasan Mahmud, Haider Ali, Jaker Ali, Mahidul Islam Ankon, Habibur Rahman Sohan, Shahadat Hossain Dipu, Maaz Sadaqat, Sabbir Hossain, Nazmul Islam Apu, Mehedi Hasan Rana, Rejaur Rahman Raja, Musfik Hasan, Zahir Khan, Abu Hasim, Rahmatullah Ali, Sediqullah Atal, Hassan Eisakhil, Ihsanullah Khan, Bilal Sami, Ibrar Ahmad.
4. Rajshahi Warriors
Historic franchise in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) representing the Rajshahi region, with 1 title won under the previous name (Rajshahi Royals in 2019-20), currently owned by Nabil Group of Industries (acquired in 2025 for five years), captained by Najmul Hossain Shanto for the 2026 season.
Squad: Najmul Hossain Shanto(C), Mushfiqur Rahim, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Akbar Ali, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Yasir Ali Chowdhury, Ripon Mondol, Jisan Alam, Hasan Murad, Abdul Gaffar Saqlain, SM Meherob Hasan, Robiul Haque, Shakhir H Shuvro, Wasi Siddique, Mohammad Rubel, Sahibzada Farhan, Mohammad Nawaz, Hussain Talat, Sandeep Lamichhane, Binura Fernando, Dushan Hemantha, Jahandad Khan.
5. Rangpur Riders
Rangpur Riders Overview: Established franchise in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) representing the Rangpur region, with 1 title won in 2017 (defeating Dhaka Dynamites in the final), owned by Bashundhara Group (Toggi Sports), captained by Nurul Hasan Sohan for the 2026 season.
Squad: Nurul Hasan Sohan(C), Dawid Malan, Kyle Mayers, Iftikhar Ahmed, Khushdil Shah, Towhid Hridoy, Mustafizur Rahman, Rakibul Hasan, Sufiyan Muqeem, Sheikh Mehedi Hasan, Mohammad Saifuddin, Nahid Rana, Soumya Sarkar, Rishad Hossain, Akbar Ali, Hasan Mahmud, Ripon Mondol, Rakibul Hasan, Abu Hider Rony.
6. Sylhet Titans
Rebranded franchise for BPL 2026 (representing the Sylhet region, 0 titles under current name; previous Sylhet incarnations like Sixers/Strikers had no titles), owned by Cricket With Sami (acquired in November 2025), captained by Mehidy Hasan Miraz.
Squad: Mehidy Hasan Miraz(C), Parvez Hossain Emon, Saim Ayub, Aaron Jones, Mohammad Amir, Salman Irshad, Moeen Ali, Kusal Mendis, Azmatullah Omarzai, Nasum Ahmed, Zakir Hasan, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, and additional players from the auction, including local talents and overseas signings.
