By Admin 
The controversy related to Mustafizur Rahman is no longer limited to cricket only. This matter has now moved from sports to politics and government decisions. This controversy is showing signs of deepening further before the Indian Premier League 2026, because the Bangladesh government is considering taking strict action on the telecast of this Indian league.
Tension increased after BCCI’s decision
The whole controversy started when the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) ordered Kolkata Knight Riders to release Bangladesh fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman from their team. This decision was considered insulting in Bangladesh and gradually the matter turned into a diplomatic debate.
Preparation for ban of IPL 2026?
After this, Bangladesh’s Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Advisor Asif Nazrul openly expressed his displeasure on social media. He appealed to the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting of Bangladesh to stop all telecasts and coverage of IPL 2026 in the country. Nazrul said that Bangladesh will not compromise with its cricket, players and honour.
Strict stance regarding T20 World Cup also
The impact of this controversy is also visible on international cricket. Bangladesh Cricket Board has written a letter to ICC making it clear that it does not want to play its matches of the upcoming T20 World Cup in India. Citing security reasons, BCB has demanded to hold the matches in Sri Lanka.
BCB’s official silence
However, no official statement has yet come from Bangladesh Cricket Board on this entire matter. BCB President Aminul Islam has also refrained from commenting on this issue. The board says that they have not yet received any formal information from BCCI.
‘Politics entered the game’
Bangladesh’s Information and Broadcasting Advisor Syeda Rizwana Hasan expressed concern over the situation and said that sports should stay away from politics. He said that usually sports improve relations between countries, but this time the opposite is being seen. He also made it clear that the government will thoroughly review the legal aspects before taking any step.
The dispute may escalate further
The way Bangladesh government, cricket board and ministers are coming forward openly in this matter, it is clear that the controversy of Mustafizur Rahman is not going to end soon. In the coming days, its big impact can be seen on IPL 2026 and India-Bangladesh cricket relations.