Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) President Tamim Iqbal has revealed multiple instances of misinformation and irregularities in the last two Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) seasons, the 11th and 12th editions. Speaking at a press conference on Thursday, Tamim said that previous BCB administrations under Faruk Ahmed and Aminul Islam Bulbul made false claims about player payments, profits, and franchise bank guarantees. He stated that only two teams—Rangpur Riders and Dhaka Capitals—submitted proper bank guarantees, while others used pay orders or checks, which do not qualify as guarantees.

Tamim further noted that the 11th BPL season was marred by match-fixing allegations against Durbar Rajshahi and unpaid player wages, leading to boycotts and disputes. Former president Faruk Ahmed later admitted that the board had failed to properly assess franchise financial capacity. The BCB also suffered heavy financial losses over the last three tournaments, totaling around 40 crore taka, despite earlier claims of profit.

Tamim’s disclosures have reignited scrutiny over BPL’s governance and financial transparency, raising expectations for stricter oversight in future tournaments.