Bangladesh Bans IPL, Pulls Out of T20 World Cup in India Over Mustafizur Row

• Bangladesh government has banned the telecast and promotion of the Indian Premier League (IPL) indefinitely.
• The ban follows controversy over Kolkata Knight Riders releasing Bangladeshi fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman, allegedly at BCCI's direction.
• Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) also decided not to send its national team to India for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, citing security concerns and government advice.
• BCB expressed serious concerns about team safety in India, linking it to the Mustafizur Rahman incident.
• Discussions with the International Cricket Council (ICC) are expected as Bangladesh was scheduled to play all league matches in India.

Why It Matters: Bangladesh bans IPL and withdraws from T20 World Cup in India due to Mustafizur Rahman controversy.