Former Bangladesh cricket captain Shakib's home attacked after Hasina media event
Former Bangladesh cricket captain Shakib Al Hasan's home was attacked following his participation in a virtual media event featuring ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The incident occurred amid ongoing political instability and investigations into the former lawmaker.
Why it matters
The attack underscores the volatile political climate in Bangladesh and the polarization surrounding the former government's leadership.
Windows were smashed and petrol bombs hurled at former Bangladesh cricket captain Shakib Al Hasan’s residence after he joined ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s first public media interaction since her 2024 removal from power, in which she vowed to return in December.
Police said a group of people attacked Mr. Shakib’s ancestral home in Magura town, about 170 km (105 miles) southwest of the capital Dhaka on Wednesday (August 5, 2026), causing a fire on the upper floor of the residence. The property was unoccupied at the time and no injuries were reported.
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