Shakib Khan's team 'Dhaka Capitals' is a new surprise in BPL

Shakib Khan's team 'Dhaka Capitals' is a new surprise in BPL

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Bangladeshi entertainment superstar Shakib Khan has started a new chapter in the country's sports arena. He owns a team in Dhaka in BPL (Bangladesh Premier League). The team was bought by his own cosmetics and home care company 'Remark-Harlan', renamed 'Dhaka Capitals'.

The story behind the name Dhaka Capitals
Shakib Khan received huge response from his fans to finalize the team name. Cricket lovers spread across the country and abroad suggested different names, and taking those opinions seriously, the name 'Dhaka Capitals' was finalised. Shakib Khan said that he firmly believes that the 'Dhaka Capitals' team will be successful with everyone's love.

From celebrity to sports management
Stars like Shah Rukh Khan, Preity Zinta, Juhi Chawla have owned teams in leagues like IPL worldwide. This time Shakib Khan set a precedent by becoming the first actor in Bangladesh to buy a team in BPL. According to cricket lovers, having a megastar like Shakib as the team owner has increased the audience's interest in Dhaka Capitals.

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Special moments of the launch event
On October 2, Shakib Khan unveiled the Dhaka team logo at the head office of Remark Harlan in Gulshan. Mamnoon Hasan Emon, Executive Director of the company and Atiq Fahad, CEO of Dhaka Capitals were also present on the occasion.

Shakib Khan has expressed hope that his team will not only make a place on the field but also in the hearts of the fans in the upcoming season of BPL.