In a sudden development that generated considerable anticipation across Bangladesh’s sporting landscape, Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) President Tamim Iqbal called an emergency press briefing at short notice on Thursday afternoon. The former national team captain is scheduled to address media representatives at 4:30 pm at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur, according to an official press statement released by the governing body.
The BCB offered no preliminary explanation regarding the specific agenda of the briefing, fueling immediate speculation within domestic cricket circles. Sources close to the board indicate that the meeting will cover several pressing issues, with the primary highlight expected to be the formal unveiling of a major new domestic competition framework.
Plans for this proposed tournament have reportedly reached an advanced stage, with implementation targeted for later this year. The competition is designed around a multi-format structure involving six corporate entities. Participating teams are expected to compete across all three recognised formats of the game: four-day first-class matches, fifty-over List A games, and Twenty20 fixtures. Introducing a single corporate-backed competition encompassing multiple formats represents a distinct structural shift for the country’s domestic calendar.
The main driver behind the initiative is to ensure year-round match fitness and competitive exposure for domestic players. Increasing match time provides consistent match practice for both fringe players and national team candidates seeking to maintain form. Financial enhancement for professional cricketers forms another core element of the project. Under the proposed framework, player remuneration will be jointly funded: participating corporate entities will pay a designated share, while the BCB will cover the remaining portion. Board officials intend to establish this model as a recurring annual fixture rather than a temporary arrangement.
Administrative insiders confirmed that introducing this new platform will not disrupt or compress existing domestic competitions. Established tournaments, including the National Cricket League and the Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League, will continue alongside the new event to offer expanded match opportunities and broader financial incentive structures.
Several key administrative details remain unconfirmed ahead of the announcement, including corporate ownership models, player selection mechanisms, financial allocation ratios, and scheduling logistics across the three formats. The domestic cricket community now awaits Tamim Iqbal’s address at Mirpur to see whether these plans receive official ratification.