Tamim Iqbal has been associated with Bangladesh cricket for the past 18 years. His absence was profoundly felt whenever he was absent, as he was a steadfast opener who provided unmatched consistency. Tamim has formally bid farewell to international cricket after an illustrious career that spanned nearly two decades.

While not all goodbyes are the same, Tamim's was arguably the most fitting—he lifted the BPL 2025 trophy with his team, Fortune Barishal. The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) had already announced the veteran cricketer's retirement from international cricket, and it was verified that he would receive a special departure ceremony prior to the BPL 2025 final.

Tamim Iqbal was presented with a personalized jersey and a career statistics plaque by BCB in an emotive ceremony following the BPL final, as promised. Senior companions Mushfiqur Rahim and Mahmudullah Riyad shared their sincere experiences about Tamim, while BCB president Faruque Ahmed and Youth and Sports Advisor Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuiyan presented the memento.

When Tamim arrived on stage, the audience's emotions became more intense. He thought about his journey, the dream that his late father Iqbal Khan had for him, and how his uncle Akram Khan had an impact on his choice to play cricket.

Tamim's sincere message to Bangladeshi cricket fans, "There is no Tamimian, there is no Shakibian, there is no Mashrafian. There is only one thing, and that is only Bangladesh. These things destroy the young generation! Please stop this! This is the last message I want to say. You can be fan of me, you can be a fan of Shakib, you can be fan of Mashrafe but when the team plays, be a fan of Bangladesh. Please support the young team, they will make mistakes but please support them. Support your team, it is your team. Please be together."

In addition to the emotive atmosphere, Tamim's wife, Ayesha Siddiqa, and their two children, Arham and Alishba, accompanied him on stage, further enhancing the significance of the farewell.

In the BPL 2025 final, Tamim's story had a happy conclusion. Tamim's farewell was a significant event in the history of cricket in Bangladesh. His side, Fortune Barishal, won the game, and he won the Man of the Match award.