The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has published its new central contract list for the national men's team for 2026, featuring a total of 28 cricketers. The vacant 'A Plus' grade offers a top monthly salary of BDT 10 lakh. Additionally, six cricketers are in Grade C earning BDT 4 lakh, and seven players have been handed Grade D contracts worth BDT 2 lakh per month. Taskin's placement marks a downgrade, as the pacer held an 'A Plus' contract last year. Finally, Saif Hassan, Parvez Hossain, Tanvir Islam, Nayeem Hasan, Hasan Murad, Shamim Hossain, and Nurul Hasan make up the Grade D list for the upcoming year.

Source: Dhaka Tribune February 19, 2026 17:55 UTC