In a shocking turn of events, the Bangladeshi cricket star Shakib Al Hasan was named as one of 147 people charged in a murder case linked to the recent protests and violence that rocked the country. As reported by Cricbuzz, a case was filed against the Prime Minister by Rafiqul Islam at Dhaka’s Adabor police station. Sheikh Hasina Among the accused are several former ministers and deputies.
The alleged victim of the murder, Muhammad Rubel, was killed on August 7 during protests that plunged Bangladesh into political turmoil. Rubel, who owned a sewing shop, died of his injuries two days after he was shot while taking part in a student protest demanding quota reforms in government jobs.
Absence of Shakib Al Hasan during the violence
Shakib, the 27th or 28th accused in the first information report (FIR), was not even in Bangladesh at the time of the incident. The The star all-rounder was playing for Bangla Tigers Mississauga in Global T20 Canada He was in Brampton from July 26 to August 9, and before that he was in the United States Major League Cricket (MLC) tournament until mid-July.
The complaint filed by Rubel’s father alleges that some of the accused, directly or indirectly at the behest of others, opened fire on protesters, including Rubel, in Dhaka’s Adabor area on August 5.
Changes in Bangladesh Cricket Board
The political turmoil in Bangladesh has also led to significant changes in the country’s cricket administration. Former national captain Farooq Ahmed took over as the new president of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) following the resignation of the current president. Nazmul Hasan Papon Wednesday, August 21.
As the situation in Bangladesh remains volatile, the allegations against Shakib have raised concerns in the cricketing community. He is currently engaged in a multi-faceted pursuit Test series against Pakistanhe will undoubtedly face scrutiny and pressure as he pursues this legal battle amid ongoing political turmoil in his home country.