In the last season of the BPL, Chittagong Kings not only did not pay the salaries of the cricketers and coaching staff, but also kept hotel rent arrears. The BCB has also announced that it will take legal action to recover a total of about 46 crore taka from Chittagong for the last season and the previous two seasons.
The country’s highest cricket body confirmed the matter in a statement today. S.Q. Sports Enterprise Limited has continuously violated the legal and financial terms of the contract for the first two seasons of the BPL.
They were given an arbitration notice on May 7, 2013 and a legal notice in July this year. However, they could not maintain the terms of the contract. BCB’s dues include franchise fee, income tax and remuneration of cricketers and team officials.
Suddenly, they were returned before the last BPL. Before returning to the BPL, Chittagong signed a settlement agreement with the BCB in September 2024. Where the franchise was asked to pay 3.5 crore taka instead of 9 crore. However, even after the BPL ended, Chittagong did not pay that amount.
BCB received 15 lakh 64 thousand US dollars from them till June 30 of this year. However, from 2012 to 2025, the interest received was 22 lakh 32 thousand 92 US dollars. In total, BCB has claimed 37 lakh 82 thousand 156 US dollars from Chittagong. In Bangladeshi currency, which is about 46 crore taka. In addition to going into legal battle to get the full amount, BCB has also canceled the agreement with Chittagong.
FAQ
Why is the BCB taking legal action against Chittagong Kings?
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is taking legal action because Chittagong Kings allegedly failed to pay outstanding dues, including franchise fees, income tax, player salaries, and coaching staff payments, amounting to around 46 crore taka.
How long have these dues been pending?
The dues date back to the first two seasons of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) and continued into the last season, covering the period from 2012 to 2025.
What steps has the BCB taken before legal action?
BCB issued an arbitration notice in May 2013, followed by a legal notice in July 2025. The board also signed a memorandum of understanding in September 2024 to reduce the payable amount, but Chittagong Kings still did not pay.
What amount is BCB claiming from Chittagong Kings?
BCB claims a total of $3.782 million (about 46 crore taka) in unpaid dues, including interest from 2012 to 2025.
Has BCB taken any other action against the franchise?
Yes. Along with initiating legal proceedings, BCB has officially canceled Chittagong Kings’ franchise contract in the BPL.
