Mob tires to set Shakib Hasan’s house on fire for attending Hasina's presser
The residence of former Bangladesh cricket captain Shakib Al Hasan was attacked by a mob following his attendance at a press event with ousted leader Sheikh Hasina. No injuries were reported, and police have launched an investigation into the vandalism and attempted arson.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the ongoing political volatility in Bangladesh and the risks faced by public figures associated with the previous administration.
Hours after former Bangladesh cricket captain and ex-lawmaker Shakib Al Hasan attended a media interaction addressed by ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina in New Delhi, unidentified people allegedly attacked his house in Bangladesh's Magura district, police said.The incident took place around 9pm at Shakib's residence in the Keshab Mor area of Magura town, according to Md Abdullah Al Mamun, officer-in-charge of Magura Sadar Police Station.“Several miscreants threw brick chips at the house and vandalised windows. They also tried to set the house on fire,” the police officer told The Daily Star.
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