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Bangladesh bans IPL broadcasts in response to Mustafizur's withdrawal from biggest T20 league

January 5, 2026

The Bangladesh government has banned broadcasts of the Indian Premier League (IPL) due to the withdrawal of fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman from the tournament, a decision made on the instructions of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting stated that the ban was in the public interest, as Mustafizur's exclusion has caused significant distress among the Bangladeshi populace.

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Bangladesh has banned IPL broadcasts for the first time since the league's inception in 2008.
The ban follows Mustafizur Rahman's withdrawal from the Kolkata Knight Riders squad.
The BCCI has not provided any reason for Mustafizur's exclusion.
The ban was enacted by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting of Bangladesh.
The IPL is scheduled to begin on March 26, 2026.

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Bangladesh bans IPL broadcasts in response to Mustafizur's withdrawal from biggest T20 league

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