Bangladesh Cricket Board’s Grade A+ contract pays Tk 10 lakh monthly while Grade D earners receive just Tk 2 lakh, creating 5x salary disparity across 22 centrally contracted players. Taskin Ahmed stands alone at the top tier earning Tk 1.2 crore annually before match fees and tournament bonuses.
Shakib Al Hasan’s $20 million net worth dwarfs current contracted players despite his international retirement, built through IPL deals worth $280,000-$700,000 per season and BPL dominance. BCB’s revised contract structure increased salaries 25-40% from 2024 while maintaining five-tier grading system rewarding format specialists.
Access individual player biography and net worth data for Bangladesh’s cricket roster.
| Player Name | Position Name |
| Najmul Hossain Shanto | Batsman |
| Towhid Hridoy | Batsman |
| Parvez Hossain Emon | Batsman |
| Tanzid Hasan Tamim | Batsman |
| Mominul Haque | Batsman |
| Litton Das | Wicket-keeper Batsman |
| Mushfiqur Rahim | Wicket-keeper Batsman |
| Jaker Ali | Wicket-keeper Batsman |
| Shakib Al Hasan | All-rounder |
| Mehidy Hasan Miraz | All-rounder |
| Afif Hossain | All-rounder |
| Soumya Sarkar | All-rounder |
| Mahmudullah Riyad | All-rounder |
| Shoriful Islam | Bowler |
| Hasan Mahmud | Bowler |
| Tanzim Hasan Sakib | Bowler |
| Taskin Ahmed | Bowler |
| Taijul Islam | Bowler |
| Rishad Hossain | Bowler |
| Nasum Ahmed | Bowler |
| Mahedi Hasan | Right-arm off-break bowler (All-rounder) |
| Shahriar Nafees | Left-handed top-order batsman |
| Imrul Kayes | Left-handed opening batsman |
| Mohammad Ashraful | Right-handed middle-order batsman |
Top 10 Highest-Paid Bangladesh Cricketers
BCB’s 2025 contracts reflect performance-based grading with Test specialists dominating top tiers. Taskin Ahmed’s Grade A+ recognition rewards his emergence as Bangladesh’s premier fast bowler across formats.
| Player | Role | BCB Grade | Monthly Salary | Annual BCB Income | Total Earnings (Est.) |
| Taskin Ahmed | Fast bowler | A+ | Tk 10 lakh | Tk 1.2 crore ($11,320) | $180K+ |
| Najmul Hossain Shanto | Batsman (c) | A | Tk 8 lakh | Tk 96 lakh ($9,056) | $150K+ |
| Mehidy Hasan Miraz | All-rounder | A | Tk 8 lakh | Tk 96 lakh ($9,056) | $140K+ |
| Litton Das | Wicketkeeper-batsman | A | Tk 8 lakh | Tk 96 lakh ($9,056) | $160K+ |
| Mushfiqur Rahim | Wicketkeeper-batsman | B | Tk 6 lakh | Tk 72 lakh ($6,792) | $120K+ |
| Mustafizur Rahman | Fast bowler | B | Tk 6 lakh | Tk 72 lakh ($6,792) | $200K+ |
| Mominul Haque | Batsman | B | Tk 6 lakh | Tk 72 lakh ($6,792) | $100K+ |
| Taijul Islam | Spinner | B | Tk 6 lakh | Tk 72 lakh ($6,792) | $90K+ |
| Towhid Hridoy | Batsman | B | Tk 6 lakh | Tk 72 lakh ($6,792) | $85K+ |
| Hasan Mahmud | Fast bowler | B | Tk 6 lakh | Tk 72 lakh ($6,792) | $80K+ |
Mushfiqur Rahim dropped from Grade A to Grade B following his ODI retirement in February 2025. His Test-only status reduced annual BCB income by Tk 24 lakh despite maintaining wicketkeeping duties across red-ball cricket.
Mustafizur Rahman’s ₹2 crore IPL 2025 contract with Rajasthan Royals supplements his Tk 72 lakh BCB salary, creating total earnings exceeding $200,000 annually. His death-bowling specialty commands premium T20 franchise rates despite modest board payments.
Richest Bangladesh Cricketers by Net Worth
Shakib Al Hasan’s $20 million fortune establishes the earnings ceiling for Bangladeshi cricketers through strategic IPL participation and BPL dominance. Current players trail significantly with net worths under $5 million despite improved BCB contracts.
| Player | Role | Estimated Net Worth | Age | Primary Wealth Source |
| Shakib Al Hasan (retired) | All-rounder | $20M (Tk 212Cr) | 38 | IPL + BPL + BCB 17-year career |
| Mushfiqur Rahim | Wicketkeeper | $4M (Tk 42Cr) | 38 | BCB + BPL + CPL |
| Mustafizur Rahman | Fast bowler | $3M (Tk 32Cr) | 29 | IPL + BCB + franchise leagues |
| Litton Das | Wicketkeeper-batsman | $1.5M (Tk 15Cr) | 30 | BCB + BPL |
| Mahmudullah (retired) | All-rounder | $2.5M (Tk 26Cr) | 39 | BCB + BPL + multi-league |
Shakib accumulated $20 million through IPL earnings totaling $4.2 million across nine seasons (KKR $280K-$700K annually, SRH $350K), BCB contracts generating $6 million over 17 years, and BPL deals worth $3 million. His endorsements with Pepsi, Grameenphone, and Lifebuoy contributed $2 million annually at career peak.
Mushfiqur Rahim built $4 million entirely through BCB salary escalating from $15,000 annually in 2005 to $80,000 by 2024, plus BPL contracts averaging $100,000 per season. His 20-year international career without significant IPL participation limited franchise income compared to Shakib.
Mustafizur Rahman’s $3 million stems from IPL earnings exceeding ₹10 crore across six seasons (RR, MI, CSK, DC), BCB contracts totaling $400,000 since 2015, and CPL/BPL deals worth $800,000 combined. His “Fizz” nickname and unique bowling action created commercial appeal beyond statistical output.
BCB Central Contract Structure
Bangladesh Cricket Board operates five-tier salary system paying Tk 2-10 lakh monthly across 22 contracted players. Grade A+ introduction in 2025 recognizes elite performers with premium compensation separating top earners.
BCB 2025 Contract Breakdown:
Grade A+: Tk 10 lakh monthly (Tk 1.2 crore annual) – Taskin Ahmed sole recipient rewarding multi-format excellence.
Grade A: Tk 8 lakh monthly (Tk 96 lakh annual) – Najmul Hossain Shanto, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Litton Das, plus Mushfiqur Rahim (reclassified to B from March 2025).
Grade B: Tk 6 lakh monthly (Tk 72 lakh annual) – Mominul Haque, Taijul Islam, Mustafizur Rahman, Towhid Hridoy, Hasan Mahmud, Nahid Rana.
Grade C: Tk 4 lakh monthly (Tk 48 lakh annual) – Shadman Islam, Soumya Sarkar, Zakir Ali Anik, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Shoriful Islam, Rishad Hossain, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Sheikh Mahedi Hasan.
Grade D: Tk 2 lakh monthly (Tk 24 lakh annual) – Nasum Ahmed, Khaled Ahmed.
Match Fees: Test – Tk 6 lakh per game, ODI – Tk 3 lakh per match, T20I – Tk 2 lakh per appearance.
India’s BCCI Grade C contract pays ₹1 crore ($119,000) annually versus Bangladesh’s Grade A Tk 96 lakh ($9,056), demonstrating 13x disparity. Pakistan’s PCB Category A earns PKR 54M annually ($194,400) compared to Bangladesh’s Tk 1.2 crore ($11,320) top tier.
BPL and Franchise League Earnings
Bangladesh Premier League provides crucial income supplementing modest BCB salaries. Platinum category players command BDT 30-50 lakh per season while Gold tier earners receive BDT 20-30 lakh across 12-match campaigns.
BPL 2025 Salary Structure: Platinum – BDT 30-50 lakh, Gold – BDT 20-30 lakh, Silver – BDT 12-18 lakh, Emerging – BDT 3-8 lakh.
Bangladeshi Players in IPL 2025: Mustafizur Rahman (RR – ₹2Cr), Tanzim Hasan Sakib (DC – ₹80L). Only two Bangladeshi cricketers secured IPL 2025 contracts compared to Afghanistan’s five and Australia’s seven.
Other T20 Leagues: CPL pays $40,000-$100,000, PSL offers $30,000-$80,000, Lanka Premier League $15,000-$50,000 for Bangladeshi participants.
Limited IPL participation restricts Bangladesh players’ franchise earnings to $50,000-$200,000 annually versus Afghanistan’s $400,000-$2.5 million range. BPL remains primary supplementary income generating $30,000-$60,000 per season for top-tier domestic players.
Tournament Bonuses and Incentive Structures
BCB implements performance-based bonuses rewarding ICC tournament progression and bilateral series victories. Asia Cup 2025 semifinal qualification distributed estimated Tk 10-15 lakh per squad member beyond match fees.
ICC Tournament Bonuses: World Cup group stage wins – Tk 3-5 lakh per victory, knockout qualification – Tk 10-20 lakh additional, semifinal/final – Tk 25-50 lakh progression payments.
Asia Cup Incentives: Group wins vs India/Pakistan – Tk 5-10 lakh bonuses, Super Four qualification – Tk 15 lakh, final appearance – Tk 30-40 lakh.
Bilateral Series: Overseas series victories – Tk 5-10 lakh per player, home series wins – Tk 3-8 lakh, whitewash achievements – Tk 15-25 lakh.
Individual Performance: Test centuries – Tk 2 lakh, five-wicket hauls – Tk 2 lakh, Player of Series – Tk 5-10 lakh.
Captaincy Premiums: National captain receives Tk 50,000-1 lakh monthly supplement beyond grade salary recognizing leadership responsibilities.
BPL playoff bonuses add BDT 2-5 lakh per match for championship-contending teams. Comilla Victorians’ 2024 title run earned players estimated BDT 10 lakh playoff bonuses beyond base salaries.
FAQs
Who is Bangladesh’s highest-paid cricketer currently?
Taskin Ahmed earns Tk 10 lakh monthly (Tk 1.2 crore annually) from his Grade A+ BCB contract plus Tk 6 lakh per Test, making total annual income approximately $180,000 including match fees and BPL earnings. He remains Bangladesh’s sole Grade A+ recipient in 2025.
How much does the Bangladesh Cricket Board pay contracted players?
BCB pays 22 centrally contracted players across five grades: Grade A+ (Tk 10L monthly), Grade A (Tk 8L), Grade B (Tk 6L), Grade C (Tk 4L), Grade D (Tk 2L). Match fees add Tk 2-6 lakh per game depending on format, creating annual earnings ranging Tk 24 lakh to Tk 1.2 crore before bonuses.
Which Bangladeshi cricketers are in IPL 2025?
Two Bangladeshi players secured IPL 2025 contracts: Mustafizur Rahman (Rajasthan Royals – ₹2 crore) and Tanzim Hasan Sakib (Delhi Capitals – ₹80 lakh). Combined earnings total ₹2.8 crore across both players, significantly below other Asian nations’ representation.
What is Shakib Al Hasan’s total net worth?
Shakib Al Hasan’s net worth stands at $20 million (Tk 212 crore) accumulated through nine IPL seasons earning $4.2 million total, 17-year BCB career generating $6 million, BPL contracts worth $3 million, and endorsements contributing $7 million. He retired from international cricket in 2024.
Why do Bangladeshi cricketers earn less than other Asian players?
BCB’s limited commercial revenue compared to BCCI, CA, and PCB restricts salary budgets. Grade A+ earners receive Tk 1.2 crore ($11,320) annually versus India’s Grade C $119,000, creating 10x+ disparity. Minimal IPL participation further limits franchise income opportunities for Bangladeshi players.
