Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), under the stewardship of ex-captain Tamim Iqbal’s ad-hoc committee, has rolled out enhanced pay packages for domestic cricketers across genders. This landmark decision addresses long-standing grievances over inadequate remuneration in the country’s cricket setup.
Domestic cricket has long been the cradle of Bangladesh’s international stars, yet players toiled for peanuts. Women’s earnings were especially dismal, with one-day match fees hovering around a mere 1,000 Taka until recent minor adjustments. The new regime transforms this landscape: female players now pocket 10,000 Taka for T20s, 15,000 for List A, and 20,000 for first-class outings. Top women retainers jump to 40,000 Taka monthly.
Male counterparts benefit too, with tiered monthly salaries—65,000 Taka for elite Category A, 50,000 for B, and 40,000 for C. Men’s first-class fees soar to 100,000 Taka per match, up from 75,000. ‘There’s a limit to how much we can increase at once, but this is progress,’ Tamim remarked to ESPNcricinfo, highlighting the committee’s pragmatic approach.
The former opener was stunned by the low pay scales, especially for women, and underscored the players’ dedication: ‘They deserve this after years of minimal raises. Cricket thrives because of their efforts.’ Implementation kicks off January 1, 2026.
The committee’s agenda extends further, tackling club-board conflicts and reviving the Dhaka Premier League soon. These reforms could reinvigorate domestic cricket, ensuring a robust pipeline of talent for Bangladesh’s national squads and bolstering the sport’s growth at home.
