Bangladesh Cricketers' Salaries Hiked in Massive Decision by New BCB President Tamim Iqbal

Tamim Iqbal Appointed BCB President: What Happened? On April 7, 2026, the Bangladesh government appointed Tamim Iqbal as BCB President after dissolving the previous board led by Aminul Islam. Tamim now heads an 11-member ad-hoc committee responsible for managing all cricket affairs in the country. At just 37 years old, Tamim has become the youngest president in BCB history. His committee features several respected names from Bangladesh cricket, including: Minhajul Abedin – Former national team captain Athar Ali Khan – Ex-cricketer and cricket administrator Rashna Imam, Mirza Yeasir Abbas, Syed Ibrahim Ahmed – Additional committee members Tamim's appointment followed a recommendation by a five-member investigation committee that reviewed controversies surrounding last year's BCB elections. The government's decision signals a push for greater transparency and accountability in Bangladesh cricket administration. Major Salary Hike for Bangladesh Women Cricketers One of Tamim Iqbal's first and most impactful decisions was a dramatic increase in match fees and salaries for Bangladesh women cricketers — a move that sent a strong message about the BCB's commitment to women's cricket. Previously, women players received as little as BDT 1,000 per match in certain formats. The revised pay structure is as follows: FormatNew Match FeeT20 MatchesBDT 10,00050-Over (ODI) MatchesBDT 15,000First-Class MatchesBDT 20,000 Additionally, the monthly salary for the top 36 women cricketers has been raised from BDT 30,000 to BDT 40,000 — a 33% increase that provides crucial financial security to players. Tamim acknowledged that while this is a meaningful step forward, further improvements are planned for the future. Salary Boost for Men's Domestic Players Too Men's domestic cricketers have also received a well-deserved pay revision. The new monthly salary structure by category is: CategoryMonthly SalaryCategory ABDT 65,000Category BBDT 50,000Category CBDT 40,000 Furthermore, first-class match fees have been raised from BDT 70,000 to BDT 100,000 — a 43% jump that reflects the value placed on domestic cricket. Tamim noted that salary growth in this segment had stagnated for years, and this revision is aimed at ensuring fair compensation for hardworking domestic players. When Does the New Salary Structure Take Effect? The revised salary and match fee structure for both men and women cricketers takes effect from January 1, 2026. What's Next for Bangladesh Cricket Under Tamim Iqbal? Beyond salary reforms, the BCB ad-hoc committee is actively working to: Resolve ongoing disputes between club teams and the BCB Organize the Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League in the coming weeks Strengthen the overall domestic cricket structure for long-term development Tamim Iqbal's swift action in his early days as BCB President has set a positive tone. With experienced administrators by his side and a clear focus on player welfare, Bangladesh cricket appears headed in a promising new direction.