In a surprising flip of occasions, Bangladesh cricket star Shakib Al Hasan has been named as one in every of 147 individuals accused in a homicide case linked to the latest protests and violence which have rocked the nation. As reported by Cricbuzz, a case was filed by Rafiqul Islam at Dhaka’s Adabor police station, with Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and several other former ministers and lawmakers additionally among the many accused.
The alleged homicide sufferer, Mohammad Rubel, was killed on August 7 through the protests which have plunged Bangladesh into political turmoil. Rubel, who owned a garment store, succumbed to his accidents two days after being shot whereas taking part in a scholar protest demanding quota reforms in authorities jobs.
Absence of Shakib Al Hasan through the violence
Shakib, who’s both the twenty seventh or twenty eighth accused within the first data report (FIR), was not even current in Bangladesh through the time of the incident. The star all-rounder was taking part in for Bangla Tigers Mississauga within the International T20 Canada in Brampton from July 26 to August 9, and previous to that, he was within the USA for the Main League Cricket (MLC) match till mid-July.
The criticism filed by Rubel’s father alleges that a number of the accused, both immediately or not directly on the directions of others, opened fireplace on the protesters, together with Rubel, in Dhaka’s Adabor space on August 5.
Adjustments in Bangladesh Cricket Board
The political turmoil in Bangladesh has led to vital modifications within the nation’s cricket administration as properly. Former nationwide captain Faruque Ahmed has taken over as the brand new Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president, following the resignation of incumbent Nazmul Hasan Papon on Wednesday, August 21.
Because the scenario in Bangladesh stays risky, the costs in opposition to Shakib have added to the cricketing group’s issues. The all-rounder, who’s at the moment engaged within the ongoing Check collection in opposition to Pakistan, will undoubtedly face scrutiny and strain as he navigates this authorized battle amidst the continued political upheaval in his dwelling nation.
