{"id":3738,"date":"2025-01-20T03:40:51","date_gmt":"2025-01-20T03:40:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/e2bangladesh.com\/?p=3738"},"modified":"2025-02-13T10:34:11","modified_gmt":"2025-02-13T10:34:11","slug":"ownership-of-the-bpl","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/e2bangladesh.com\/index.php\/2025\/01\/20\/ownership-of-the-bpl\/","title":{"rendered":"The Ownership of the BPL Dhaka Franchise"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Ownership of the BPL<\/strong>:<\/a> The Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) is a celebrated cricket tournament that brings together national and international cricketing talent. Among its various franchises, the Dhaka team has always garnered significant attention due to its association with the nation\u2019s capital. Over the years, the ownership of the Dhaka franchise has seen notable changes, reflecting shifts in sponsorship, branding, and strategic goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ownership of the BPL<\/strong>: Current Ownership (2025)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Ownership of the BPL<\/strong>: As of 2025, the Dhaka Capitals, the official BPL franchise representing Dhaka, is owned by Champions Sports Ltd.<\/strong> in collaboration with Remark HB Limited<\/strong>, a company partly led by Shakib Khan<\/strong>, one of Bangladesh\u2019s most popular film stars. This joint ownership underscores a blend of sports and entertainment, aiming to increase the team\u2019s popularity and engagement both locally and internationally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Key Details of Current Ownership:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Aspect<\/strong><\/th>Details<\/strong><\/th><\/tr>
Franchise Name<\/td>Dhaka Capitals<\/td><\/tr>
Primary Owner<\/td>Champions Sports Ltd.<\/td><\/tr>
Co-Owner<\/td>Remark HB Limited<\/td><\/tr>
Celebrity Involvement<\/td>Shakib Khan (Director, Remark HB Ltd)<\/td><\/tr>
Established Partnership<\/td>2024<\/td><\/tr>
Focus Areas<\/td>Branding, Youth Engagement, Strategy<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Ownership of the BPL<\/strong>: Shakib Khan\u2019s involvement as a co-owner and public figure has played a pivotal role in shaping the team\u2019s image.<\/a> His contributions extend beyond financial investment to public relations and fan engagement initiatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Historical Perspective<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Ownership of the BPL<\/strong>: The Dhaka franchise has a rich history of ownership changes since the BPL\u2019s inception in 2012. These shifts have often been influenced by financial dynamics, management strategies, and branding considerations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ownership Timeline:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Year<\/strong><\/td>Franchise Name<\/strong><\/td>Owner(s)<\/strong><\/td>Notable Changes<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
2012<\/td>Dhaka Gladiators<\/td>Europa Group<\/td>First champions of BPL<\/td><\/tr>
2015<\/td>Dhaka Dynamites<\/td>Beximco Group<\/td>Renamed, rebranded<\/td><\/tr>
2020<\/td>Dhaka Platoon<\/td>Jamuna Bank<\/td>Focused on local talent development<\/td><\/tr>
2024<\/td>Dhaka Capitals<\/td>Champions Sports Ltd. & Remark HB<\/td>Shakib Khan joined as co-owner<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Strategic Vision<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The current owners have outlined ambitious goals for the Dhaka Capitals, focusing on the following areas:<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Youth Development<\/strong>:\n