The Bangladesh Cricket Board has officially launched a new domestic competition structured around franchises.
Introduction of the D3 Tournament
Known as D3, this competition marks a shift toward a franchise-based model for domestic cricket in the country.
Six franchises form the core of the tournament structure.
Three Formats Every Season
Each season will see these six franchises compete across three separate tournaments.
The formats involved are first-class, List A, and T20.
This setup ensures participation in all three major forms of the game within a single season.
- First-class cricket as one component
- List A cricket as the second component
- T20 cricket as the third component
The BCB has designed D3 so that the six franchises handle all three tournaments annually.
By featuring six franchises, the competition brings together multiple teams under one umbrella event.
The all-format approach means each franchise engages in first-class, List A, and T20 matches every season.
Overall, the D3 tournament represents the BCB initiative to organize domestic cricket through this franchise system.
The structure remains focused on the six franchises and their involvement in the three tournaments.