Wikipedia - Durbar Rajshahi

Durbar Rajshahi (Bengali: দুর্বার রাজশাহী) is a Bangladeshi franchise Twenty20 cricket team. The team is based in Rajshahi in Bangladesh and competes in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL), a Twenty20 franchise cricket competition.

The team is currently owned by the Valentine Group for the 2025 Bangladesh Premier League.

History

Duronto Rajshahi participated in the first two seasons of the Bangladesh Premier League in 2012 and 2013.

Following the suspension of all BPL franchises after the second season of the league, the Rajshahi Kings were formed in advance of the 2016 Bangladesh Premier League following a complete change in the team ownership and management. They competed in the fourth edition of the BPL in late 2016, losing in the final to the Dhaka Dynamites. They also played fifth and sixth edition of BPL in 2017 and 2019 respectively.

On 16 November 2019, was named as the sponsor of the team and it was renamed to Rajshahi Royals. Rajshahi Royals became the champion of 2019–20 Bangladesh Premier League.

After that, the team was excluded from Bangladesh Premier League till 2024.

In 2024, the team was acquired by Valentine Group and renamed as Durbar Rajshahi.

The Rajshahi Kings is a prominent franchise cricket team representing the city of Rajshahi in Bangladesh's domestic T20 league, the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL). Established in 2016, the team is known for its passionate fan base and competitive spirit. The Rajshahi Kings aim to showcase local talent and deliver exciting cricket, often featuring a mix of experienced international players and promising Bangladeshi cricketers. With a vibrant team culture and a focus on aggressive gameplay, the Rajshahi Kings continue to strive for success in the BPL, aiming to bring glory to their city and fans.