DHAKA, Feb 23, 2026 (BSS)-The inaugural edition of the Women's Bangladesh 
Premier League (WBPL) T20 is all set to start on April 4, the Bangladesh 
Cricket Board (BCB) approved the date after a Board of Directors meeting on 
Sunday. 

The board revealed that the first edition of the tournament will be held from 
April 4-14 with matches scheduled in Dhaka and Chattogram.

The WBPL will mark Bangladesh's first-ever franchise-based Twenty20 
competition for women.

The opening edition will feature three franchise teams, bringing together 
leading national cricketers alongside emerging talents. Local players will be 
selected through a player draft system.

Franchises will also be permitted to sign overseas professional players, 
providing an opportunity for international participation, global exposure and 
enhancement of the tournament's competitive standard.

The WBPL Governing Council will be chaired by Rubaba Dowla, BCB Director and 
Chairperson of the BCB Women's Wing. The Council will oversee all 
organisational matters relating to the tournament.