Ex-Bangladesh cricket captain Shakib’s home petrol-bombed in Hasina fallout
Summary
Former Bangladesh cricket captain Shakib Al Hasan’s home was attacked with petrol bombs after he joined a virtual event where ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina spoke publicly for the first time since being removed from power in 2024. No one was hurt in the attack, which happened in Magura town, and Hasina said she plans to return to Bangladesh despite being sentenced to death in absentia.Key Facts
- Shakib Al Hasan’s home was damaged by petrol bombs and broken windows while it was empty.
- The attack happened hours after Shakib joined a virtual event featuring Sheikh Hasina.
- Sheikh Hasina was removed from power in 2024 and is currently living in New Delhi, India.
- Hasina was sentenced to death in absentia for actions during a student uprising in 2024.
- Hasina said she intends to return to Bangladesh even though she may face jail or death.
- The Bangladesh government condemned Hasina’s public media appearance from India.
- Bangladesh has asked India to extradite Hasina, but India says it is reviewing the request legally.
- Shakib, a former Awami League lawmaker, has stayed outside Bangladesh since the government fell and faces investigations for serious crimes.
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