The Times of India article accurately reports on a significant cricketing dispute between India and Bangladesh, specifically regarding pacer Mustafizur Rahman. The central claim, questioning if the BCCI offered Rahman a return to the IPL, has been addressed with a clear clarification from the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB). BCB President Aminul Islam Bulbul categorically denied social media reports suggesting the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) was considering a U-turn on its decision to release Mustafizur Rahman from the IPL 2026 and had offered his return. Bulbul stated that there had been no written or verbal discussions with the BCCI on this matter, dismissing the claims as untrue. The controversy stems from the BCCI's directive to Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to release Mustafizur Rahman from their squad for the IPL 2026 season, despite him being bought for INR 9.20 crore at the auction. While no explicit public reason was given, the BCCI cited "recent developments" and "developments all around" for this instruction. Multiple reports link this decision to deteriorating diplomatic relations between India and Bangladesh, following the ouster of former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and concerns over violence against minorities in Bangladesh. In response to Mustafizur's release, the BCB expressed strong displeasure. They halted the telecast of IPL matches in Bangladesh and, more significantly, formally informed the International Cricket Council (ICC) of their unwillingness to send the national team to India for the T20 World Cup 2026. Citing security concerns, the BCB requested that Bangladesh's T20 World Cup matches, scheduled to begin on February 7 in Kolkata and Mumbai, be shifted to co-host Sri Lanka. The BCCI, however, has maintained that commenting on Bangladesh's participation in the T20 World Cup falls under the ICC's jurisdiction, not theirs. This ongoing standoff signifies a significant strain in cricketing and diplomatic ties between the two nations. The related article about Najmul Hossain Shanto's upset over a "T20 World Cup wrangle" refers to his apology for Bangladesh's poor batting performance during the 2024 T20 World Cup, which is distinct from the current 2026 IPL/T20 World Cup venue dispute. The Times of India article correctly captures the unfolding events and the BCB's denial regarding the BCCI's supposed offer.