Shakib Al Hasan’s arrival in Bangladesh had many complications. Finally Shakib is going to put all the complications aside and set foot on the soil of Bangladesh. The country’s best star will step on the country’s soil on Thursday (October 17) to play the series against South Africa. A Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) source confirmed this to RisingBD
Speculations about Shakib’s return to the country started in August. Shakib was a parliament member of the ousted Bangladesh Awami League. The countrymen were hoping for the support of Shakib as a national star in the tumultuous situation of the country in the popular uprising organized in July-August. However, this star cricketer of the national team was silent.
When the country was in turmoil, Shakib went on a family vacation in Canada. Had a wonderful day in Toronto, wrote Shakib in a post on My Day on Safari. According to the source of this post, the anger of the countrymen started gathering on him. As a result, doubts arose about his coming to the country.
A case has also been registered in Shakib’s name. Shakib was accused in the murder case of a garment worker in Mohammadpur. Shakib played against India with the trouble of the case in mind. Said goodbye to T20 in the middle of the series. Along with that, he wants to play Test against South Africa on the country’s soil.
BCBO is also giving Shakib an opportunity to play Tests on the country’s soil. However, apart from the time he was with the team, the country’s cricket apex body was initially tight-lipped about his safety. BCB president Farooq Ahmed said there is a ‘good possibility’ of Shakib Al Hasan retiring after returning home.
Farooq said, ‘I can’t say the legal thing. My point is that the decision should come from the highest level. I am a small person, board president. I have very little power. Shakib’s matter must come entirely from the government. There is law enforcement, there is government, there are advisers, they will decide to take overall responsibility. As much as we can, go inside the stadium and indoors, play on the field, go to practice; Taking this responsibility is very easy. We can take it.’
Advisor to the Ministry of Youth and Sports Asif Mahmud Sajib Bhuiyan said that Shakib should not have any obstacles in coming and going out of the country. Although there is a murder case against him, the Law Ministry is looking after the whole matter, he said.
Asif Mahmud commented, ‘A cricketer will play and I don’t see any obstacle for Bangladeshi citizens to come to Bangladesh. BCB will look into giving the team (Bangladesh team with Shakib). It is the responsibility of the state to ensure the safety of every citizen from the state. It is also the responsibility of the state to ensure the security of the cricket team. We will make sure of that. A big movement has happened. Shakib Al Hasan had involvement with the previous Fascist government. He clarified that in a status.’
Earlier, Shakib expressed regret for the lack of attendance in the anti-discrimination student movement. After a long time, Shakib explained his position through a social media status and expressed his respect and condolences to the martyrs and the injured in the student uprising.
Shakib wrote, ‘I respectfully remember all those self-sacrificing students who were martyred and injured in the student uprising led by the anti-discrimination student movement. My deepest respect and condolences to them and their families. I respect the sentiments of those of you who have been hurt or distressed by my absence during this critical time and I am sincerely sorry for that.’
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