A West Bengal BJP leader, Dilip Ghosh, has called for a ban on Bangladeshi cricketers playing in the Indian Premier League (IPL), drawing a parallel with Pakistani players. Ghosh cited alleged atrocities against Hindus in Bangladesh as the reason for his demand, stating that the people of West Bengal are distressed. He also expressed a desire for early elections and stability in Bangladesh. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has reportedly instructed the Kolkata Knight Riders to release a Bangladeshi player, Rahman, amid rising diplomatic tensions.