BANGLADESH PREMIER LEAGUE

The Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) is the top professional football league in Bangladesh. Meanwhile, they founded the league in 2007. It has quickly become one of the most popular sports leagues in the country.

History

The BFF founded Bangladesh Premier League founded in 2007 as the “Professional Football League”. It was later renamed the “Bangladesh Premier League” in 2009. The league initially consisted of six teams. However, it has since expanded to twelve teams. The league has seen many ups and downs throughout its history. Meanwhile, some clubs are facing financial difficulties and others are being relegated due to poor performances.

Trophies

The Bangladesh Premier League trophy is awarded to the team that finishes at the top of the league table at the end of the season. In addition to the league title, there are also several other trophies up for grabs. This includes the Federation Cup, Independence Cup, and Super Cup.

Revenues

The Bangladesh Premier League has seen an increase in revenues in recent years. Meanwhile, more and more people attend matches and purchase merchandise. The league has also secured several sponsorships, including a deal with the Bashundhara Group. They are the title sponsor of the league since 2017.

Rivalries

There are several rivalries in the Bangladesh Premier League. However, none are as intense as the Dhaka Derby between Abahani Limited and Mohammedan Sporting Club. These two teams have a long-standing rivalry that dates back to the early days of Bangladeshi football. Matches between these two teams are always highly anticipated and attract large crowds.

Other notable rivalries in the league include the Chittagong Derby between Chittagong Abahani and Arambagh KS. The Dhaka-Brahmanbaria Derby between Dhaka Mohammedan and Rahmatganj MFS is also popular.

Fanbase

The BPL has come a long way since its inception in 2007. The league has seen its fair share of ups and downs. However, it continues to be a popular sport in the country. With the league expanding to twelve teams and revenues increasing, the future looks bright for football in Bangladesh. As rivalries continue to develop, fans can expect even more excitement and drama in the years to come.