Beyond Dhaka: Rajshahi Gears Up for Potential BPL 2026 Matches
The Bangladesh Premier League (BPL), the nation's premier T20 extravaganza, could be heading for a new frontier in 2026, with Rajshahi emerging as a strong contender to host matches. The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has expressed keen interest in decentralizing cricket, and the enthusiastic response from recent domestic and emerging team matches at the Shaheed Kamruzzaman Stadium in Rajshahi has certainly caught their eye. Rajshahi's primary sporting venue, the Shaheed Kamruzzaman Stadium, is at the heart of this ambition. While it has a history of hosting age-group and domestic tournaments, it is now earmarked for significant upgrades to meet BPL and international standards. The BCB has reportedly submitted a comprehensive master plan to the National Sports Council (NSC), detailing necessary enhancements to player facilities, match official areas, medical and doping control units, spectator zones, and media infrastructure. Crucially, the plans also include dedicated practi...
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