JioStar has ended its broadcast deal with its local partner in Bangladesh, meaning the Indian Premier League (IPL) will not be shown in the country this season, according to a Reuters report.The earlier IPL ban in Bangladesh followed tensions between the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) after Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman was released from his Kolkata Knight Riders contract.“The agreement is terminated with immediate effect,” JioStar said in a letter to Bangladesh broadcaster TSports, as quoted by Reuters. The local company had sub-licensed IPL rights from 2023 to 2027.Citing financial issues behind the move, JioStar said its partner “continues to default and not meet contractual payment deadlines”.The decision also applies to the Women’s Premier League (WPL), with the broadcaster ending arrangements for both tournaments in Bangladesh for similar reasons.The situation comes amid strained relations between India and Bangladesh following political changes in Dhaka in August 2024, when former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina left the country following a mass uprising.The initial ban at the start of 2026 sparked controversy surrounding Bangladeshi pacer Mustafizur Rahman, who was signed by Kolkata Knight Riders for Rs 9.20 crore. The franchise eventually released him as per BCCI guidelines.
