The six franchises of the Bangladesh Cricket Board’s (BCB) newly launched D3 Trophy have finalised their coaching panels, with several former national cricketers and experienced domestic coaches taking charge.

The D3 Trophy is a new domestic competition that brings three formats—four-day first-class cricket, 50-over cricket and T20—under the same franchise. The initiative aims to bring Bangladesh’s domestic cricket into a more organised and professional structure.

H Bluster have appointed Sohel Islam as their head coach, while former Bangladesh captain Rajin Saleh will lead Acme. Mizanur Rahman Babul has been named head coach of Citizens Bank, while experienced coach Mohammad Salahuddin will take charge of Fortune.

Former Bangladesh pacer Talha Jubair has been appointed head coach of Seven Rings Cement, while former Bangladesh spinner Abdur Razzak will lead Walton.

The franchises have also finalised their support staff, with several former national cricketers and established domestic coaches joining as assistant coaches.

Walton’s coaching panel includes Tushar Imran and Dollar Mahmud, while Seven Rings Cement have appointed Hannan Sarkar and Humayun Kabir Shahin.

Fortune have named former Bangladesh captain Mohammad Ashraful and Abdul Kaiyum Jewel as assistant coaches.

H Bluster have brought in Salauddin Ahmed Ujjal and Ashik Majumdar, while Nazmul Hossain and Mohammad Selim will serve as assistant coaches for Citizens Bank.

Acme have appointed Tarek Aziz Khan and Faisal Hossain Dickens as assistant coaches.