Bangladesh Information Ministry seeks sports ministry opinion on IPL Live broadcast
Dhaka; March 28
The Ministry of Information in Bangladesh has sought the opinion of the Ministry of Sports on whether the Indian Premier League can be broadcast live.
Earlier, in protest against the Kolkata Knight Riders' not allowing Bangladeshi cricketer Mustafizur Rahman to play, the Bangladesh interim government decided to ban the live broadcast of the IPL in Bangladesh.
On January 5th, the interim government of Bangladesh issued a letter instructing that all live broadcasting of the IPL, or any IPL-related events in Bangladesh, should be halted until further notice.
Then, on February 12th, following the general election in Bangladesh, the new democratic government took office, and after assuming power, the Ministry of Information sent a letter to the Ministry of Sports to inquire whether the ban on IPL broadcasting would be lifted.
The Ministry of Information in Bangladesh stated that, so far, they have not received the opinion from the Ministry of Sports. Once the opinion is received, a decision will be made based on it.
IPL 2026 is set to kick off from March 28, with the defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) set to take on the Sunrisers Hyderabad, while KKR will begin their campaign against five-time IPL champions Mumbai Indians at the iconic Wankhede Stadium on March 29.
— ANI
Reader Comments
I understand the sentiment to protect their player's pride, but the new government is right to review this. The IPL is a global spectacle. Mustafizur is a great bowler, but team selections are tactical. Hope they lift the ban soon.
From a purely sporting perspective, this hurts Bangladeshi cricket fans and aspiring cricketers the most. They learn so much by watching the IPL. The ban feels like cutting off your nose to spite your face.
Respectfully, I think the interim government's decision was an overreaction. Franchise cricket is business. KKR's decision was likely based on team combination, not nationality. Glad the new govt is taking a more pragmatic approach.
It's good to see ministries consulting each other properly. Sports diplomacy is important for regional ties. The IPL bridges cultures. Hope the Sports Ministry gives a positive opinion quickly. The tournament is about to start!
Interesting to see how domestic league issues can become international. As a neutral observer, the ban seemed like a symbolic gesture. The new government reviewing it is a sign of maturity. Cricket wins when it's accessible to all.
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