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IPL 2026: Will Bangladesh show IPL?
- Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapan announced Bangladesh is lifting its ban on airing the Indian Premier League , stating the government will positively consider any channel's application to telecast the 2026 tournament.
- The previous administration issued a broadcast ban in January following the removal of Mustafizur Rahman from the league. Assistant Secretary Firoz Khan signed the official notification that blocked the tournament.
- Swapan has lifted the previous government's orders, confirming that Star Sports and cable operators are free to broadcast the event. Officials will evaluate requests from a commercial perspective.
- The government is not barring anyone from telecasting the tournament, reflecting a commitment to keeping sports separate from politics. This policy shift permits unrestricted coverage for interested broadcasters.
- Despite the policy change, no broadcasters have applied to telecast the tournament yet, although authorities in Bangladesh remain open to considering requests. The door is now open for the 2026 season.
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Bangladesh has cleared the way for the telecast of the Indian Premier League, with the newly appointed Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapan confirming there are no restrictions on...
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