Prime Bank School Cricket starts today
More than 8,500 cricketers from 350 schools to compete across all 64 districts
Friday, 10 April 2026
Prime Bank National School Cricket 2025-2026 season has officially been launched on Thursday, aiming to further bolster grassroots cricket across the country, reports BSS.
This year's edition features participation from more than 8,500 cricketers representing 350 schools across all 64 districts.
A total of 651 matches are scheduled, with district-level competitions set to begin today (Friday), followed by divisional and national rounds.
Prime Bank has been sponsoring the school cricket tournament since 2015, contributing to the development of young cricketing talent nationwide.
Marking the occasion, a press conference and jersey unveiling ceremony was held on Thursday at the BCB Media Center in the city.
Among those present were Prime Bank PLC Additional Managing Director Md. Nazim A. Chowdhury and Senior Assistant Vice President and Head of Brand and Communications Syed Raihan Tariq.
Representing the BCB were former national team captain and chief selector Habibul Bashar Suman and current Test captain Nazmul Hossain Shanto. National team batter Towhid Hridoy, a product of school cricket, also attended the event.
Speaking at the event Nazim A. Chowdhury said several cricketers who emerged from school cricket have gone on to represent Bangladesh at the highest level, describing it as a matter of pride. He emphasized the importance of grassroots development in the overall progress of cricket and expressed Prime Bank's continued commitment to the initiative.