Dhaka, Jan. 31 -- With the national team absent from the upcoming T20 World Cup, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has announced a high-stakes domestic T20 tournament titled "Odommo Bangladesh" (Indomitable Bangladesh) to keep the country's top cricketers in action.

Following directives from the government to ensure player engagement during the World Cup window, the BCB unveiled details of the three-team competition on Saturday.

The tournament, boasting a total prize pool and match fees amounting to BDT 2.5 crore, is scheduled to begin on February 5 at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur.

The three participating teams-Dhumketu XI, Durbar XI, and Duronto XI-will be led by prominent national stars. T20 Captain Litton Da...