During a meeting on Thursday, CWAB representatives pressed BCB president Aminul Islam Bulbul and other top board officials to ensure that the season begins with full participation from all Dhaka clubs, emphasizing that no eligible cricketer should lose the opportunity to play.
The Dhaka League season was thrown into uncertainty after 43 clubs across various divisions announced a boycott, protesting alleged irregularities in the BCB elections held in October.
The Cricket Committee of Dhaka Metropolis (CCDM), operating under the newly elected board, has faced significant pressure since the protesting clubs formally notified the board of their decision.
In response, the BCB issued a stern warning that any club refusing to participate or withdrawing midway would face immediate disqualification and relegation.
CCDM attempted to move ahead regardless, announcing plans to begin the season with participation of as many clubs available in the Dhaka First Division Cricket League on November 18, later rescheduled to November 25, but both dates ultimately fell through.
Throughout the stalemate, CWAB has acted as a mediator, stressing the financial impact on players. For many domestic cricketers, the Dhaka League season is crucial to securing financial stability for their families, and a disrupted season could mean significant income losses.
At the onset of the crisis, CWAB met with the protesting clubs to persuade them to reconsider their stance, and then waited several weeks for a meeting with BCB chief Bulbul.
When that meeting finally occurred earlier this month, CWAB was assured that BCB would make every effort to reconcile with the clubs and convene a joint meeting on November 20.
However, BCB did not follow through with the promised initiative, a move that frustrated CWAB. The new plan to hold a full meeting on November 29 now represents the latest attempt to salvage the season and bring all parties back to the table.
