Where theTigersroar.
From village fields to Mirpur, explore the eight divisions, the Dhaka clubs, the grounds and the competitions that keep cricket alive across Bangladesh.
Eight divisions.
One country.
Each of Bangladesh’s eight administrative divisions fields a team in the National Cricket League, the first-class championship. Pick one to see its home, grounds and record.
How to usePick a division from the list or tap a region on the map.
Shading follows the eight administrative divisions, which match the eight NCL teams. India and Myanmar are shown in grey.
Eight homes of the game.
The game is bigger than the scoreboard.
The Bangladesh Cricket Board sits at the centre. Around it are the eight divisional teams, the Dhaka Premier League clubs, the competitions they play in, and the BPL franchises on a separate branch.
Your next innings starts here.
Looking for a club or your first proper game? Search your town to see which division you are in and how to get involved.
How to useType a town or city, then pick a result to see it on the map.
Where the game
comes alive.
From Mirpur to Sylhet’s tea-garden ground, Bangladesh’s big stadiums host Tests and the BPL. Most of the game, though, is played on school and village fields.
- International
- Has hosted international matches as well as domestic cricket.
- Domestic
- Hosts National Cricket League, Dhaka Premier League or BPL matches.
- Club & community
- Where weekend club and junior cricket is played. Added as clubs confirm them.
Modular groundThe 3D ground is a representative community ground built to Laws of Cricket dimensions (20.12 m pitch, 3.05 m width). It is not a replica of any named venue.
There is no single ladder.
Most cricketers start in school, district or BKSP cricket. The best play for a Dhaka club and their division, and move on to Bangladesh. The BPL is a side route that can change a career in one season.
A history
still being written.
From the ICC Trophy in 1997 to Test status in 2000 and the Under-19 world title in 2020. Explore important moments in this country's cricket history.
The future of cricket starts local.
Every Tiger started somewhere. School cricket, district leagues and academies give young players a place to learn, compete and belong.
Where most Bangladeshi cricketers first play with a proper ball.
Find cricket near your schoolEvery match.
A new story.
Rangpur Division did the domestic double in 2025/26. Here is who won last season.
| Competition | Winner | Note |
|---|---|---|
| National Cricket League 2025/26 Divisions · first-class | Rangpur Division | Third title, won with a round to spare · |
| NCL T20 2025 Divisions · T20 | Rangpur Division | Second title; beat Khulna Division in the final · |
| Dhaka Premier League 2025/26 Clubs · one-day (List A) | Mohammedan SC | First title in 17 years; beat Abahani in the last round · |
| BPL 2025/26 Franchise T20 | Rajshahi Warriors | Beat Chattogram Royals by 63 runs in the final · |
Every club deserves to be found.
Cricket is built by local clubs and schools. Help players, parents and supporters find the people keeping the game alive in their town.
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Bangladeshi cricket, answered.
Clear answers to common questions about cricket. Facts are current to .
| Team | Home | NCL titles |
|---|---|---|
| Dhaka Division | Dhaka | 7 |
| Chattogram Division | Chattogram | 1 |
| Khulna Division | Khulna | 7 |
| Rajshahi Division | Rajshahi | 6 |
| Rangpur Division | Rangpur | 3 |
| Sylhet Division | Sylhet | 1 |
| Barishal Division | Barishal | 0 |
| Mymensingh Division | Mymensingh | 0 |
Cricket terms in plain English
- BCB
- The Bangladesh Cricket Board, the national governing body.
- Division
- One of Bangladesh’s eight administrative regions, each with an NCL team.
- NCL
- The National Cricket League, the first-class championship between divisions.
- DPL
- The Dhaka Premier League, the top one-day club competition.
- First-class cricket
- Multi-day cricket with two innings a side.
- List A
- One-day cricket of up to 50 overs a side.
- BKSP
- Bangladesh Krira Shikkha Protishtan, the national sports institute in Savar.
- BPL
- The Bangladesh Premier League, the T20 franchise competition.
How is cricket organised in Bangladesh?
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is the national governing body. Each of the eight administrative divisions fields a team in the National Cricket League, the first-class championship. Most national players also play for Dhaka clubs in the Dhaka Premier League, and the Bangladesh Premier League runs as a separate franchise competition.
What is the National Cricket League?
The first-class championship between the eight divisional teams: Barishal, Chattogram, Dhaka, Khulna, Mymensingh, Rajshahi, Rangpur and Sylhet. In 2025/26 it ran from 25 October to 9 December 2025, and Rangpur won their third title. There is also an NCL T20 competition.
What happened to Dhaka Metropolis?
Mymensingh Division replaced Dhaka Metropolis in the first-class NCL in 2025/26, so the eight teams now match the eight divisions. Dhaka Metropolis still played the NCL T20 in 2025.
How is the BPL different from domestic cricket?
The Bangladesh Premier League is a T20 franchise league. In 2025/26 it had six teams: Chattogram Royals, Dhaka Capitals, Noakhali Express, Rajshahi Warriors, Rangpur Riders and Sylhet Titans. Rajshahi Warriors won.
Who won the domestic titles in 2025/26?
Rangpur Division won both the NCL T20 and the first-class NCL. Mohammedan Sporting Club won the Dhaka Premier League, their first title in 17 years, and Rajshahi Warriors won the BPL.
How do I join a cricket club in Bangladesh?
Search your town to see which division you are in, then contact a club or academy in your district. Many young players start in school cricket or through BKSP, the national sports institute.
Is this guide official?
No. It is an independent Cricstars guide and is not operated by or affiliated with the Bangladesh Cricket Board or its clubs. Cricstars is an independent guide and welcomes factual corrections.
What is Cricstars?
Cricstars is a grassroots cricket scoring platform. Clubs, schools, leagues, teams and players use it to score matches ball by ball, manage squads, publish scorecards and build player records.
Sources: Wikipedia · The Daily Star · Wikipedia (BPL) · cricstars.com
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