2024-08-28 05:38:26
Bangladesh national team cricketer and former MP Shakib Al Hasan has been accused in the murder case. At the time of the murder case in which he was accused, Shakib was busy with franchise cricket outside the country. He was playing in the Global T20 tournament in Canada after playing Major League T20 in USA T20 League.
Shakib was out of the country during the entire period of the country’s political transformation due to the quota movement and later the anti-discrimination movement. From there he went to Pakistan and joined the national team for training and playing matches. On August 5, Adabar clothing factory workers. Shakib was accused in the case filed by his father Rafiqul Islam in the case of Rubel’s murder. 156 people including Shakib, former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, former Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader have been charged in this case as those who ordered the murder.
Mushfiqur Rahim, another cricketer and former captain of the Bangladesh national team, termed the case against Shakib as a false accusation on his Facebook page. On Facebook, he wrote, ‘Congratulations to Shakib for taking the most wickets as a left-arm spinner. I have said many times and will say again that I am proud to play with a champion like Shakib. As a teammate and brother, I have been with Shakib during his tough times and I do not support the false allegations leveled against him. Because I know he will never indulge in inhuman acts. We’re always on your side, friend.’
Earlier, Enamul Haque Vijay wrote, ‘Saqib brother, your contribution to Bangladesh cricket is undeniable. You have taken Bangladesh cricket to another height on the world map. We are all with you. Inshallah this darkness will pass. I say very loudly that you are innocent. May God bless you.’
Muminul Haque also posted almost the same, ‘Shaqib Bhai, accused in garment worker murder case, was playing in Canada. He was not in the country for a long time. Such a case in the name of Shakib Bhai is unexpected. Such incidents can spoil the image of cricket in the country. Harassment by questionable cases is unexpected in Bangladesh where I saw new Bangladesh in the blood of the students.
According to the law, Shakib is now accused of murder. A legal notice has been sent to BCB to drop Shakib from the national team and send him back home. The board is expected to decide on Shakib after the first Test in Rawalpindi. Farooq Ahmed’s board has not announced any decision even after a day passed after the Test win.