Former Bangladesh Cricket Captain Shakib Al Hasan's Residence Attacked
Summary
Former Bangladesh cricket captain Shakib Al Hasan’s ancestral home in Magura was attacked with petrol bombs, damaging windows and sparking a fire on the upper floor. The attack came hours after he took part in a virtual program where ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina spoke publicly and pledged to return to Bangladesh.
Key Points
- Shakib Al Hasan’s ancestral home in Magura was attacked with petrol bombs, but no one was injured because the house was empty.
- The attack came hours after Shakib joined a virtual event where Sheikh Hasina spoke publicly for the first time since being ousted.
- Hasina said she intends to return to Bangladesh, while Bangladesh’s Foreign Ministry condemned her appearance in the media program.
- Bangladesh has requested Hasina’s extradition from India, where she has lived since August 2024.
