Fortune Barishal, as the defending champions, strategically invested 5.48 crore BDT to assemble a star-studded team. While the budget for domestic players is capped at 4 crore BDT, franchises often prioritize key signings to enhance their competitiveness. Baji999 believes that this investment reflects their ambition to retain the title and showcase top talent like Mahmudullah Riyad and Pathum Nissanka.