Shakib Al Hasan’s house attacked: Shakib Al Hasan’s house was attacked with a petrol bomb. Additionally, the property was vandalized. The question is, why? Why was the former Bangladesh captain targeted? The attack on Shakib Al Hasan’s house took place on the night of August 5, at approximately 8:45 PM. The incident occurred at his ancestral home located in the Keshabmor area of Magura town.
Why was Shakib Al Hasan targeted?
The attack on the former Bangladesh captain's ancestral home is being linked to his participation in a virtual press conference held by former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Sheikh Hasina conducted the press conference from Delhi, and Shakib Al Hasan joined the session. He is also a former Member of Parliament representing the Awami League.
Awami League Reports Attack on Shakib's Home
The Awami League reported an attack on Shakib's home. In a statement, the party remarked that arson attacks on homes are the price one pays for participating in a press conference. They stated that neo-fascism is engulfing Bangladesh.
The Awami League revealed that a brutal petrol bomb attack was carried out on the residence of Bangladesh's legendary cricketer, Shakib Al Hasan. This attack occurred after he participated in a press conference alongside their respected party president, Sheikh Hasina.
Prior to the press conference, the BNP, the Islamist Jamaat, and the NCP had publicly threatened national media outlets, warning that they would file lawsuits if the event was reported.
The Awami League described this premeditated attack as further evidence of the ongoing campaign of carnage against their activists conducted under the guise of a "democracy-building project" which is a hallmark of fascism.
Sheikh Hasina to Return to Bangladesh in December
Sheikh Hasina announced via a virtual press conference that she would return to Bangladesh in December. She stated that she is prepared to face arrest or even death in her efforts to restore democracy in the country. The 78-year-old Sheikh Hasina has been living in India since August 5, 2024; she had left Dhaka following the collapse of her government amidst student-led protests.
