Overview
- The Bangladesh Cricket Board confirmed the inaugural WBPL will run from April 3 to 15, 2026.
- The first edition will feature three teams comprising national players and emerging talents.
- Squads will be built through a local-player draft, with franchises allowed to sign overseas cricketers.
- BCB director Rubaba Dowla will serve as Chairperson of the WBPL Governing Council.
- Captain Nigar Sultana welcomed the league, calling it valuable preparation for the World Cup in England in June.