BPL downsizes to five teams, defending champions Fortune Barishal may not feature

The upcoming edition of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) is set to be a shorter, more focused tournament featuring five teams, scheduled to take place from mid-December to mid-January, BPL Governing Council secretary Iftikhar Rahman Mithu announced on Saturday. The decision comes amid tight scheduling constraints due to the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup in February 2026.

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