One of Bangladesh's most successful batsmen, Tamim Iqbal, retired from international cricket about a month ago but intends to continue playing domestic cricket. To honor his contributions, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) will present him with a special farewell tribute before the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) final on Friday. As there are no ongoing international home series, BCB has decided that Tamim’s farewell ceremony will take place during the BPL final at Mirpur Sher-e-Bangla Stadium. Before the prize distribution ceremony, Tamim will receive a commemorative farewell token. His team, Fortune Barishal, will face Chattogram Kings in the final, and fans are eager to see if Tamim can conclude his career with a championship win.

The Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) has reached its final stage, with only the championship-deciding match remaining. On the eve of the final, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) announced a change in the match schedule. Initially set for 7:00 PM on Friday, the final will now begin an hour earlier at 6:00 PM, as stated in an official press release from the BCB. Fortune Barishal will face off against Chattogram Kings in the grand finale. Barishal aims to defend their title, while Chattogram is eyeing their first-ever BPL trophy. Barishal captain Tamim Iqbal emphasized the importance of composure, stating, “The team that remains the calmest will emerge as champions.” Interestingly, Chattogram’s captain also echoed the same sentiment, underscoring that staying composed will be the key to victory.

SAFF-winning female footballer Mastusima Sumaiya has alleged threats of murder and rape in a Facebook post. She claimed that she has been receiving such threats since boycotting coach Peter Butler. The Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) has strongly condemned the incident and assured in a statement that action will be taken against those responsible.

Shakib Al Hasan is set to be excluded from the Bangladesh Cricket Board’s (BCB) 2025 central contract after nearly 17 years, as he remains in political exile. The new contract includes 5 players for all formats, with notable inclusions like Najmul Hossain Shanto and Liton Kumar Das. Some players like Mahmudullah will receive only ODI contracts, while others, like Rishad Hossain, will join the T20 squad. A special category for players with flexible roles in the team is also proposed, offering higher pay than the central contract.

The Bangladesh Football Federation (BAFUFee) has formed a special team to resolve the allegations against national women’s football coach Peter Butler. On the evening of February 2nd, Sabina Khatun and others met with the special committee. In the presence of BAFUFee Senior Vice President Imrul Hasan, 18 female footballers presented their positions. Following the footballers’ meeting, the committee will meet with the coaching staff and women’s wing before submitting the report to BAFUFee President Tabith Awal. Although the number of participants in Coach Peter’s practice sessions has been increasing, with 15 out of 31 footballers attending, it is expected that the number will rise further.

In Mirpur, a clash occurred between supporters and opponents of Sakib Al Hasan over his farewell Test match. A group of Sakib supporters, under the banner of ‘Sakibians,’ protested, demanding that Sakib be given the opportunity to play his farewell Test match against South Africa in Mirpur. They also called for the resignation of BCB President Faruque Ahmed if Sakib is not allowed to play in the Mirpur Test. Around 3 PM, tensions escalated when a group of anti-Sakib protesters confronted the ‘Sakibians,’ leading to a scuffle. Both groups engaged in heated exchanges, and some members from each group were injured during the confrontation. At that time, law enforcement officers detained a Sakib supporter on charges of chanting anti-state slogans. However, the supporter told journalists that he had not chanted any anti-state slogans, only ones in support of Sakib.