Another Bangladesh minister as hit out at BCCI for removing Mustafizur Rahman from IPL. Images: Reuters/X
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Firstpost05-01-2026, 08:35

Bangladesh Threatens IPL Broadcast Ban, Accuses BCCI of Politics Over Mustafizur Removal

  • Bangladesh's I&B Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan accused BCCI of playing politics by removing Mustafizur Rahman from IPL.
  • Hasan hinted at halting IPL broadcasts in Bangladesh, supporting Youth and Sports Adviser Asif Nazrul's demand.
  • Nazrul's demand followed BCCI's instruction to KKR to release Mustafizur, reportedly due to attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh.
  • Bangladesh officials are enraged, stating action has been taken against perpetrators of recent Hindu lynchings.
  • Hasan stated that politics has been brought into sports, hurting Bangladeshis, and they will take a position after legal review.

Why It Matters: Bangladesh threatens IPL broadcast ban, accusing BCCI of politics over Mustafizur Rahman's removal.

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