Bangladesh is now open to telecasting the Indian Premier League (IPL) in 2026, as stated by the country’s newly appointed information and broadcasting minister, Zahir Uddin Swapan. The government is willing to consider any channel that applies to broadcast the IPL in a positive light.
In January, the Bangladesh Information and Broadcasting (I&B) ministry had imposed a ban on airing the IPL after Mustafizur Rahman was removed from the league. However, Swapan has now lifted the ban, emphasizing that the government does not want to mix politics with sports. He mentioned that if any channel applies to telecast the IPL, they will look at it from a commercial perspective and consider it positively.
Furthermore, Swapan clarified that Star Sports, the official broadcaster of the IPL, is also allowed to telecast the tournament in Bangladesh. There are no restrictions on cable operators either. The minister emphasized that they will not prevent anyone from telecasting the IPL, and if any channel or broadcaster wants to air the matches, they will welcome it.
Overall, the government’s stance on telecasting the IPL in Bangladesh has shifted, with a more open and inclusive approach. The minister’s comments suggest a willingness to promote sports broadcasting without interference, signaling a positive development for cricket fans in the country. The article was published on March 28, 2026.
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