Bangladesh cricket is currently in turmoil as players have initiated a widespread boycott of all cricketing activities, including Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) and Dhaka Cricket League matches, which were postponed on January 15, 2026. This drastic action comes in protest against alleged "disparaging remarks" made by Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) director M Nazmul Islam. Among his controversial statements, Islam reportedly referred to former Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal as an "Indian agent" for advocating dialogue regarding the venue for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2026. He also dismissed concerns about player remuneration if Bangladesh withdrew from the T20 World Cup, suggesting the BCB would not suffer financially but the players would. The Cricketers' Welfare Association of Bangladesh (CWAB), representing the players, unequivocally demanded M Nazmul Islam's full resignation from the BCB board, rather than merely a public apology. In response to the escalating crisis, the BCB issued a show-cause notice to Islam and publicly distanced itself from his comments. On January 15, 2026, the BCB took action by removing M Nazmul Islam from his position as chairman of the finance committee. However, it remains unclear if he has fully resigned as a BCB director, which is the complete demand of the players. The ongoing dispute is further complicated by Bangladesh's earlier request to the ICC to relocate their T20 World Cup 2026 matches from India, citing security concerns following Mustafizur Rahman's reported removal from his IPL 2026 squad at the BCCI's instruction. This development has significant implications for both domestic and international cricket, particularly for an Indian audience due to the involvement of Indian cricketing figures and events.