Summary:
- Bangladesh Premier League organizers removed 2,436.4 kg of waste from Dhaka’s Sher-e-Bangla Stadium on January 29, 2025, as part of a sustainability campaign.
- Fans reported inadequate trash bins during matches, with one spectator noting volunteers’ unresponsiveness to disposal requests.
- The cleanup precedes a critical BPL match between Fortune Barishal and Chattogram Kings on February 7, 2025.
- Sustainability efforts face challenges due to packed stadiums, sparking calls for improved waste infrastructure and fan accountability.
Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) organizers cleared 2,436.4 kilograms of waste from Dhaka’s Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on January 29, 2025, as part of a sustainability campaign aimed at maintaining cleaner venues during the ongoing tournament. The cleanup drive, announced via BPL’s official Facebook page, highlights efforts to address waste management challenges at crowded cricket facilities.
The initiative drew mixed reactions from fans. “We asked volunteers for trash bins after finishing snacks, but they just smiled,” recounted spectator Habibur Rahman, describing limited disposal options during matches. Others, like Md Raihan, criticized systemic issues: “You don’t place enough bins—Chattogram had the same problem.” BPL has not yet clarified plans to expand bin availability.
The cleanup precedes a high-stakes match scheduled for February 7, 2025, between Fortune Barishal and Chattogram Kings. With stadiums regularly filling to capacity during BPL games, waste management remains critical for both spectator experience and environmental sustainability.
This effort aligns with broader calls for fan responsibility. As supporter Rafsan Ovee noted: “Keeping stadiums clean reflects our values.” BPL’s post cleanup marks its largest single waste removal achievement this season.
