Bangladesh has ordered a ban on the IPL broadcast after Mustafizur Rahman’s removal from the 2026 season, citing public interest and lack of justification.
The Bangladesh government has ordered an indefinite ban on the IPL broadcast across the country. The move follows controversy linked to Mustafizur Rahman’s removal from the 2026 season. Earlier, the Board of Control for Cricket in India had directed Kolkata Knight Riders to release Rahman after acquiring him for INR 9.20 crore at the auction.
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Bangladesh’s Ministry of Information and Broadcasting informed local broadcasters of the decision. The ministry stated that it found no clear justification for the action taken against the Bangladeshi player. The ban applies until further notice and covers all IPL matches and related programming.
“In view of the subject, it is being informed that a directive from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has come to light regarding the exclusion of Bangladeshi star player Mr Mustafizur Rahman from the Kolkata Knight Riders team for the Indian Premier League (IPL) cricket tournament, scheduled to be held from 26 March 2026. No rational reason for such a decision by the Indian Cricket Board is known, and such a decision has pained, saddened, and aggrieved the people of Bangladesh,” BCB’s official statement read.
“Under these circumstances, until further notice, a request is made as per instructions to stop the broadcast/telecast of all matches and programmes of the Indian Premier League (IPL). This order is issued with the approval of the proper authority and in the public interest,” it added.
Bangladesh authorities have also approached the ICC with a request to move their 2026 T20 World Cup matches from India to Sri Lanka. The 2026 season is scheduled to begin on March 26.
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