The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has reiterated its firm stance against playing its matches for the upcoming 2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup on Indian soil, citing escalating security concerns. Despite formal requests to the International Cricket Council (ICC) to relocate Bangladesh's group stage games to co-host Sri Lanka, the ICC has maintained that the tournament schedule and venues are finalized and will not be altered. Najmul Hossain, chairman of the BCB's finance committee, has asserted that a potential withdrawal from the tournament would not result in a financial hit for the board itself, as its revenue streams through 2027 were fixed in a 2022 ICC financial meeting. However, he acknowledged that players would face financial losses, missing out on match fees and potential sponsorship deals. This perspective, however, is largely disputed by cricket analysts and other reports. Sources indicate that a boycott could lead to severe consequences for Bangladesh cricket, including substantial financial losses from broadcast revenues and prize money, forfeiture of matches, potential sanctions from the ICC, and a significant blow to the careers of players. The ongoing tension between the BCB and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) reportedly intensified following the controversial release of Bangladeshi pacer Mustafizur Rahman from his IPL contract with Kolkata Knight Riders ahead of the 2026 season. This incident was followed by Bangladesh's Ministry of Information banning the broadcast of the Indian Premier League in the country. The ICC's internal security assessment reportedly categorizes the risk at Indian venues as 'low to moderate', refuting claims of specific threats to the Bangladesh team. The 2026 T20 World Cup is scheduled to be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka from February 7 to March 8, 2026, featuring 20 teams across eight venues.