Dhaka, Jan. 31 -- The Bangladesh Premier League (BPL), the country's only franchise T20 tournament, has once again been marred by controversies surrounding player payments. Over the years, both local and foreign players have faced difficulties in receiving their full salaries, and the issue has resurfaced in the ongoing season. Tamim also suggested reducing the number of teams to five or six to improve the quality of competition.

The most talked-about franchise this season is Durbar Rajshahi, which have been plagued by bounced cheques and unpaid salaries. The situation escalated when foreign players boycotted a match, making headlines for all the wrong reasons.

Former Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal, who himself was a victim of such issu...