The promoted teams are AFC Uttara and Fortis FC, who are new to the top flight.
They replaced Swadhinata KS and Uttar Baridhara Club (both teams relegated after just one year back in the top flight).
Swadhinata KS Bold names refer to players who have senior international cap(s) for their respective nations.
In order to preserve the chronological evolution, any postponed matches are not included to the round at which they were originally scheduled but added to the full round they were played immediately afterward.
Source: Soccerway 8 † Bold Club indicates winner of the match sheets