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Shakib al Hasan will play for the Rangpur Riders in the forthcoming Bangladesh Premier League (BPL), the franchise CEO announced via a social media video.

The left-handed all-rounder played for Fortune Barisal last time. This time Rangpur Riders have added him to the team.

Besides, Rangpur has also retained three players. Nurul Hasan Sohan, Sheikh Mahedi Hasan and Hasan Mahmud have been retained by the former champions of BPL, Rangpur Riders chief executive Ishtiaq Sadiq confirmed this news.

It was known after the last BPL that the next season will be held in January. Bangladesh national elections are likely to be held in the first week of January next year.