A Bangladeshi court has issued an arrest warrant against Shakib Al Hasan, the famous Bangladesh cricket star, over bounced cheques worth more than $300,000. This is another major setback for the former lawmaker.
Why Was the Arrest Warrant Issued?
According to Mohammed Shahibur Rahman from IFIC Bank, Shakib was previously summoned to the court but failed to appear. Due to his absence, the court has now issued a warrant for his arrest.
Shakib Al Hasan’s Political Ties
Shakib was a lawmaker from the party of former Bangladesh leader Sheikh Hasina. Hasina, who ruled Bangladesh for years, was overthrown in a revolution and fled to India by helicopter in August 2024.
Due to his ties with Hasina’s party, Shakib became a target of public anger. He is among several people being investigated for a deadly police crackdown on protesters during the uprising. However, he has not been charged yet.
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Shakib Al Hasan’s Whereabouts
At the time of Hasina’s government collapse, Shakib Al Hasan was playing in a domestic Twenty20 cricket league in Canada. Since then, he has not returned to Bangladesh.
Shakib’s Cricket Career and Exclusion from Champions Trophy
The left-arm all-rounder has an impressive record, playing 71 Test matches, 247 One-Day Internationals (ODIs), and 129 T20 matches for Bangladesh. He has taken a total of 712 wickets in international cricket.
Despite his achievements, Shakib was not included in Bangladesh’s 15-man squad for the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025, set to take place in Pakistan and Dubai next month.
New Captain for Bangladesh in Champions Trophy
With Shakib out, Najmul Hossain Shanto will lead the team in the tournament. Bangladesh is placed in Group A, alongside India, Pakistan, and New Zealand.
Stay tuned for more updates on Shakib Al Hasan’s legal troubles and cricket career.
