Bangladesh government takes big step, suspends IPL Broadcast ‘Until Further Notice’ amid Mustafizur Rahman controversy

The Bangladesh government has taken a big step and ordered for an indefinite suspension of the Indian Premier League (IPL) after BCCI asked KKR to release pacer Mustafizur Rahman. The moves comes amid the escalating tension between India and Bangladesh which is fueled by the killing of Hindus in Bangladesh.

“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,” the Bangladesh government stated in its order.

“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. 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.

Rahman was picked by KKR for INR 9.20 crores in the IPL mini-auction which was held in Abu Dhabi. In the aftermath of his release, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has also mentioned about shifting their T20 World Cup matches to Sri Lanka and even wrote a formal letter to the ICC.