More than the on-field action, the 2021 edition of the Dhaka Premier League was in news for the tantrums thrown by Shakib Al Hasan. Another terrible incident that did not gain much prominence was allegations of racism against Sabbir Rahman of the Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club. Sabbir was later fined BDT 50,000.
Abahani Limited finished at the top of the points table, with 12 wins and four losses. On paper, Abahani were the strongest squad, boasting of the likes of Liton Das and Mohammad Saifuddin. Prime Bank Cricket Club, led by Anamul Haque and featuring Rubel Hossain and Mustafizur Rahman, finished second.
With nine wins and four defeats, Prime Doleshwar Sporting Club finished at third place, followed by Gazi Group Cricketers and Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club.
Partex Sporting Club finished at the bottom. They failed to win any of their 16 matches.
| Teams | M | W | L | D | NRR | Pts |
| Abahani Limited | 18 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 0.808 | 26 |
| Prime Bank Cricket Club | 18 | 11 | 5 | 2 | 0.562 | 24 |
| Prime Doleshwar Sporting Club | 17 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 0.534 | 22 |
| Gazi Group Cricketers | 18 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 0.358 | 21 |
| Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club | 18 | 9 | 6 | 3 | -0.015 | 21 |
| Mohammedan Sporting Club | 18 | 8 | 8 | 2 | -0.254 | 18 |
| Legends of Rupganj | 15 | 5 | 7 | 3 | -0.383 | 13 |
| Brothers Union | 11 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 0.118 | 10 |
| Shinepukur Cricket Club | 12 | 4 | 6 | 2 | -0.121 | 10 |
| Old DOHS Sports Club | 14 | 3 | 8 | 3 | -0.175 | 9 |
| Khelaghar Samaj Kallyan Samity | 11 | 4 | 7 | 0 | -0.26 | 8 |
| Partex Sporting Club | 16 | 0 | 12 | 4 | -1.663 | 4 |