Bhubaneswar, Jan. 5 -- The Bangladesh government has directed an immediate halt to the broadcast and digital streaming of the Indian Premier League (IPL) across the country, escalating the fallout from the controversy surrounding fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman's exit from the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). The suspension will remain in effect until further notice, effectively blocking Bangladeshi viewers from accessing IPL matches through official platforms.

The decision was taken on Monday afternoon, with authorities citing widespread public discontent over Rahman's removal from the IPL franchise. In an official order, the government stated that it had come to light that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) had issued instructi...