Reception for BPL champions Rajshahi Warriors on an open-top bus
Tuesday, 27 January 2026
RAJSHAHI, Jan 26 (BSS): The BPL champions Rajshahi Warriors were given a warm reception on an open-top bus in Rajshahi on Monday.
From Monday morning until noon, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Mushfiqur Rahim and their teammates toured the city riding on the open-top bus.
During this time, cricket lovers of Rajshahi welcomed them with great enthusiasm and excitement.
The BPL champions found an open-top bus waiting for them after they arrived at Shah Makhdum Airport, Rajshahi at 10:30 AM. The players boarded the bus carrying their BPL trophy.
The top executives of the team's owner, Nabil Group, were in front of the bus as police escorted the vehicle towards the city.
A large number of cricket fans surrounded it with motorcycles. They displayed placards reading "Pride of Victory," "City of Heroes," and "Victory Has Come, the Cup Has Been Lifted." Written on the front of the open-top bus was the slogan, "The Cup Has Come Home."
The bus traveled from the airport along the Rajshahi-Naogaon highway to Amchattar, Biman Chattar, RUET Flyover, and then to Paris Road at Rajshahi University with the players.
During this time, RU students welcomed the players by showering flowers.
Many took off their shirts, T-shirts, or sweaters and passed them to the players who gleefully signed them and returned.
Rajshahi Skipper Shanto and Mushfiqur held the BPL trophy high at times.
Cricket fans burst into cheers to the rhythm of music, while Shanto and Mushfiq danced atop the bus along with them.
After leaving the university area, the bus went via Talaimari and Saheb Bazar to the front of Rajshahi Collegiate School, where students again surrounded the bus and greeted the players.
The same scene was repeated in front of Rajshahi College. Later, the bus toured Laxmipur in the city and then traveled through Darikhardbona, Railgate, and Amchattar before reaching Nabil Industrial Park in Paba.
As the players toured the city on the open-top bus, people along the roads raised their hands to greet them. Many took selfies with the players from a distance, capturing the moment.