Bangladesh Cricket Board Issues Notice to Shakib Al Hasan: Immediate Removal Demanded Amid Murder Allegations

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has received a notice to immediately remove star cricketer Shakib Al Hasan from all formats of cricket. A few days ago, Shakib was accused of being involved in a murder. Recently, more than 400 people lost their lives in a protest against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in Bangladesh.

Shakib and 147 Others Accused of Student’s Murder

Shakib, along with 147 others, is accused of the murder of a student. The student died during a firing incident on August 5. The student’s father filed an FIR in Dhaka. Now, with the help of a lawyer, the father of the student, Rubel, has served a notice to the Bangladesh Cricket Board. BCB President Faruk Ahmed stated that a decision regarding Shakib Al Hasan’s future in cricket will be made after the first Test match between Pakistan and Bangladesh.

Shakib is Currently Playing a Test Match Against Pakistan

Shakib is currently playing a Test match against Pakistan in Rawalpindi, where he has taken 4 wickets in the match.

Shakib Was a Minister in Hasina’s Government

The 37-year-old Shakib was a minister in Sheikh Hasina’s government. After violent protests in the country, Sheikh Hasina had to resign from her position and leave the country. After Hasina’s resignation, Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus has taken on the role of chief advisor in Bangladesh’s interim government.

Shakib is Playing a Test Match in Pakistan

Shakib Al Hasan is currently playing a Test match in Pakistan for the Bangladesh cricket team. His team is playing the first match of the Test series in Rawalpindi. Two Test matches will be played in the series, with the second match starting on August 30 in Rawalpindi.

Who Filed the Case Against Shakib?

A person named Rafiq-ul Islam filed a murder case at Dhaka’s Idabar police station. Rafiq-ul has filed cases not only against Shakib but also against former PM Sheikh Hasina, lawyers, and many former ministers. Most of the 147 accused are members of Sheikh Hasina’s party, the Awami League.

Who Was Murdered?

According to PTI, Rafiq-ul Islam’s son, Rubel, died during the protest on August 7. In the FIR, Shakib has been listed as accused number 27 or 28. Reports also indicate that Shakib was not in Bangladesh during the protest on August 5.

Shakib Was in Canada

During the violent protests in Bangladesh, Shakib was in Canada. Shakib participated in the Global T20 League held in Canada from July 26 to August 9. Before July 26, he was playing Major League Cricket in the USA.

What is Shakib Accused of?

According to a report by The Daily Star, Rafiq-ul Islam said that on August 5, his son Rubel was protesting in the Ring Road area of Idabar. Many other students were also involved in the protest with Rubel. Shakib, along with 147 others, is accused of ordering the firing on the protesters. Many of the accused were also involved in the firing.

During the shooting, Rubel was injured and was admitted to the hospital, but he died two days later. After this, his father filed a complaint at the police station.

Shakib’s Deep Connection with Controversies

This star all-rounder from Bangladesh often remains in the headlines due to controversies both on and off the field. Earlier this year in April, he had an altercation with ground staff. He tried to snatch away a phone and even threatened to slap them. Besides this, he has had several clashes with opposing team players and umpires on the field.

Shakib Was Elected as a Member of Parliament This Year

Shakib was elected as a Member of Parliament on an Awami League ticket in January this year. However, after Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina lost power, his MP status was also revoked.

Shakib Has Played in All Three Formats

The 37-year-old experienced player Shakib has played 67 Tests, 247 ODIs, and 129 T20 matches for Bangladesh so far. During this time, Shakib has scored 4,505 runs and taken 237 wickets in Tests. In One-Day Internationals, Shakib has scored 7,570 runs and taken 317 wickets. In T20 Internationals, he has scored 2,551 runs and taken 149 wickets.