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DHAKA, Nov 30, 2025 (BSS) - Opener Naim Sheikh has become the only local player to secure a deal worth more than a crore in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) players' auction, held today at a local hotel in the capital.

The Chattogram Royals acquired his services for Tk 1.1 crore, after winning a competitive four-way bidding war.

Naim, who was placed in Category A with a base price of Tk 50 lakh, had fierce competition for his signature with Sylhet, Rangpur and Noakhali trying hard, but it was Chattogram Royals who ultimately emerged victorious.

Naim was the highest run-getter in the last BPL with 511 runs at an impressive strike rate of 144 for Khulna Titans. He hit one century and three half-centuries.

Bangladesh's T20 captain, Liton Das, was the only other Category A player to be auctioned, but he was sold to Rangpur Riders for Tk 70 lakh. Naim and Liton were the only two Category A locals to enter the auction, with the remaining Category A players already directly signed by franchises before the event.

Another player who caught attention in the auction was Towhid Hridoy, whose impressive performances saw multiple teams bidding for him. Starting with a base price of Tk 35 lakh, Hridoy was eventually sold to Rangpur Riders for Tk 92 lakh.

Youngster Habibur Rahman Sohan as expectedly generated excitement after his record-breaking 35-ball century in the Rising Stars Asia Cup. Entering the auction with a base price of Tk 18 lakh, Sohan was picked up by Noakhali Express for Tk 50 lakh. His rapid rise shows the increasing value placed on young, explosive talents in the T20 format.

His teammates pacer Abdul Gaffar Saqlain and allrounder SM Meherob were also in demand, with both players impressing in the Rising Stars tournament. Gaffar was bought by Rajshahi for Tk 44 lakh, while Meherob fetched Tk 39 lakh.

Veteran players Mushfiqur Rahim and Mahmudullah Riyad, who were listed in Category B with a base price of Tk 35 lakh, initially went unsold. However, both were later picked up -- Mushfiqur by Rajshahi and Mahmudullah by Rangpur, each at their base price.

Mominul Haque, who had gone unsold in the first round, was later signed by Sylhet for Tk 22 lakh.

Meanwhile, Dhaka Capitals secured Shamim Patwari for Tk 56 lakh and Mohammad Saifuddin for Tk 68 lakh, adding further strength to their squad.
 
Category A: (Base price 50 lakh)
Mohammad Naim - 1.10 crore to Chattogram Royals
Liton Das - 70 lakh to Rangpur Riders
 
Category B: (Base price 35 lakh)
Mahmudullah Riyad - 35 lakh to Rangpur Riders
Shoriful Islam - 44 lakh to Chattogram Royals
Mushfiqur Rahim - 35 lakh to Rajshahi Warriors
Towhid Hridoy - 92 lakh to Rangpur Riders
Shamim Hossain - 56 lakh to Dhaka Capitals
Tanzim Hasan Sakib - 66 lakh to Rajshahi Warriors
Mohammad Saifuddin - 68 lakh to Dhaka Capitals
Khaled Ahmed - 47 lakh to Sylhet Titans
Yasir Ali - 44 Rajshahi Warriors
Mahidul Islam Ankon - 35 lakh to Noakhali Express
Jaker Ali Anik - 35 lakh to Noakhali Express
 
Category C: (Base price 22 lakh)
Afif Hossain - 22 lakh to Sylhet Titans
Abu Haider Rony - 22 lakh to Chattogram Royals
Ebadot Hossain - 22 lakh to Sylhet Titans
Mahmudul Hasan Joy - 37 lakh to Chattogram Royals
Mohammad Mithun - 52 lakh to Dhaka Capitals
Nahid Rana - 56 lakh to Rangpur Riders
Rakibul Hasan Jr. - 42 lakh to Rangpur Riders
Rony Talukder - 22 lakh to Sylhet Royals
Taijul Islam - 30 lakh to Dhaka Capitals
Akbar Ali - 34 lakh to Rajshahi Warriors
Mahfijul Islam Robin - 22 lakh to Chattogram Royals
Sabbir Rahman - 28 lakh to Dhaka Capitals
Zakir Hasan - 22 lakh to Sylhet Titans
Mominul Hoque - 22 lakh to Sylhet Titans
Ripon Mondol - 25 lakh to Rajshahi Warriors
Shadman Islam - unsold
Aliss Al Islam - 28 lakh to Rangpur Riders
 
Category D: (Base price 18 lakh)
Nahidul Islam - unsold
Habibur Rahman Sohan - 50 lakh to Noakhali Express
Jishan Alam - 18 lakh to Rajshahi Warriors
Mrittunjoy Chowdhury - 18 lakh to Rangpur Riders
Nayeem Hasan - 22 lakh to Rangpur Riders
Nazmul Islam Apu - 18 lakh to Noakhali Express
Rejaur Rahman Raja - 18 lakh to Noakhali Express
Sumon Khan - 32 lakh to Chattogram Royals
Ziaur Rahman - 30 lakh to Chattogram Royals
Amite Hasan - unsold
Hasan Murad - 18 lakh to Rajshahi Warriors
Ruyel Miah - 22 lakh to Sylhet Titans
Abu Hasim - 18 lakh to Noakhali Express
Tofayel Ahmed - 18 lakh to Dhaka Capitals
Nasir Hossain - 18 lakh to Dhaka Capitals
Kamrul Islam Rabbi - 18 lakh to Rangpur Riders
Arafat Sunny - 18 lakh to Chattogram Royals
Mahfuzur Rahman Rabby - unsold
Abdur Gaffar Saqlain - 44 lakh to Rajshahi Warriors
SM Meherob Hasan - 39 lakh to Rajshahi Warriors
Sheikh Parvez Jibon - unsold
Fazle Mahmud - unsold
Mushfiq Hasan - 18 lakh to Noakhali Express
Irfan Shukkur - 18 lakh to Dhaka Capitals
Shahadat Hossain Dipu - 18 lakh to Noakhali Express
Ariful Islam - 26 lakh to Sylhet Titans