The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), under the leadership of its ad-hoc committee headed by Tamim Iqbal, has introduced significant pay increases for both men’s and women’s domestic cricketers. The move marks the committee’s first major decision since becoming operational earlier this week.
Women’s cricket has received a substantial boost, with match fees and salaries rising sharply across formats. Tamim revealed he was surprised to learn that players had been earning just BDT 1,000 per match in the domestic one-day competition, a figure that had only been introduced a few years ago.
Under the revised structure, women cricketers will now earn BDT 10,000 for T20 matches, BDT 15,000 for 50-over games, and BDT 20,000 for first-class matches. Additionally, the monthly salary for the top 36 women players has been increased from BDT 30,000 to BDT 40,000.
Tamim acknowledged that while the changes represent progress, further improvements are needed. “This may not be ideal, but it is certainly an improvement, considering there are limits to how much can be increased at once.”
The pay revision also extends to the men’s domestic circuit. Players in category A will now receive BDT 65,000 per month, while those in categories B and C will earn BDT 50,000 and BDT 40,000 respectively.
First-class match fees for men have also been raised, increasing from BDT 70,000 to BDT 100,000.
“There has been little increment in the past three to four years,” Tamim said. “I think the players were highly underpaid in the previous salary structure. These players work hard, and cricket exists because of their efforts. At the very least, they deserve fair compensation.”
The updated salary structure for both men and women will come into effect from January 1, 2026.
Alongside the pay revisions, the BCB has outlined responsibilities for the 11 members of the ad-hoc committee. The board is also working to resolve ongoing issues with club teams, with plans to resume the Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League in the coming weeks.
