The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has called an emergency meeting to discuss Mustafizur Rahman's exit from the IPL 2026, following a directive from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). KKR, Rahman's IPL franchise, has agreed to release him. The BCCI cited 'recent developments' for its instruction, amid reports of anti-Bangladesh sentiment in India linked to political tensions and violence against minorities in Bangladesh. The BCB president stated they need more information due to their involvement with the BPL.