In a major relief for participating clubs, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has decided that there will be no relegation in the Dhaka First and Second Division Cricket Leagues in the 2025-26 season.
The decision was made during a meeting held on Saturday, chaired by BCB ad-hoc committee president Tamim Iqbal, with representatives from 44 clubs in attendance, reports BSS.
Following the meeting, Young Pegasus Club-A councillor Ahsanur Rahman Mallick Rony confirmed that all teams will retain their positions in their respective divisions and remain eligible to compete at the same level next season.
"We have decided that there will be no relegation this year. All teams are safe and will play in their respective divisions next season," he said.
However, uncertainty remains regarding the promotion of four teams-Gulshan Club, Young Pegasus Club-A, Dhanmondi Sports Club, and Bashundhara Riders- which secured advancement based on their performances this season.
Officials stated that a final decision on their promotion will be announced after further discussions.
According to sources within the BCB, the board is considering expanding the number of teams in each division if a consensus is not reached.
Under the proposal, the Premier League could increase from 12 to 14 teams, while the First Division may expand from 20 to 22 teams.
This development follows recent unrest in domestic cricket, stemming from the disputes between clubs and the previous board over election-related issues.
The situation shifted after the National Sports Council dissolved the earlier board, paving the way
for the current interim administration.
