BCCI Orders KKR to Release Mustafizur Amidst Protests Over Bangladesh Atrocities

• BCCI instructed Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to release Bangladeshi fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman.
• The decision follows strong protests regarding atrocities against minorities, including Hindus, in Bangladesh.
• Shah Rukh Khan's KKR can include another player in place of Mustafizur, who was bought for 9.20 crore rupees.
• Mustafizur Rahman is an experienced player, having played over 100 ODIs and T20Is, and for multiple IPL teams.
• Separately, the India-Bangladesh bilateral series, postponed last year, is now scheduled from August 28 to September 13.

Why It Matters: BCCI removes Mustafizur from KKR due to protests, highlighting geopolitical tensions in sports.