Bangladesh has decided to indefinitely ban the telecast of Indian Premier League (IPL) matches in the country following the controversy surrounding Mustafizur Rahman’s removal from the upcoming edition of the league. The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) did not provide a specific reason for this decision.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) had requested Kolkata Knight Riders to release Mustafizur Rahman from their squad for the 2026 IPL season due to strained bilateral relations between India and Bangladesh. Mustafizur Rahman was acquired by KKR for Rs 9.20 crore at the players’ auction.
In response to the BCCI’s decision, the BCB announced that Bangladesh would not participate in the Men’s T20 World Cup scheduled to be held in India and requested the International Cricket Council (ICC) to consider relocating Bangladesh’s matches outside of India.
The Bangladesh Government expressed disappointment over Mustafizur Rahman’s exclusion from the KKR team without a clear justification from the BCCI. As a result, they have instructed to halt the broadcast of all IPL matches and programs in Bangladesh until further notice.
The ban on IPL telecasts in Bangladesh has been imposed in the public interest and with the approval of the appropriate authority. The decision has caused distress among the people of Bangladesh. The ban will remain in effect until further notice. The article was published on January 5, 2026.
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