Bangladesh cricketer Shakib Al Hasan charged with alleged murder: Details
What's the story
Bangladesh's renowned cricketer, Shakib Al Hasan, has been implicated in a murder case involving the death of Mohammad Rubel during the Anti-discrimination Student Movement protests. The incident occurred in Dhaka's Adabor area earlier this month. Rubel, a garment worker by trade, tragically lost his life on August 7 after being shot during the demonstration on August 5. Here are the key details.
Case details
Murder case filed against Shakib and others
The murder case was lodged at the Adabor police station on August 22 by Rubel's father, Rafiqul Islam. Along with Shakib, 154 local Awami League leaders and activists were also implicated in Rubel's death. The then Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is among those accused. An additional group of 400-500 unnamed individuals were also mentioned in the case.
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Shakib's political affiliation and current status
Shakib, who is currently representing Bangladesh in a Test series against Pakistan in Rawalpindi, is listed as accused no. 28 in the FIR lodged by Rafiqul. He was an MP from Magura-2 constituency after winning the last general elections under the Awami League banner.
Location details
Shakib's location during the protests
Shakib was not in Bangladesh during the protests. He was leading Bangla Tigers Mississauga in the Global T20 Canada league. The case also implicates popular Bangladeshi actor Ferdous Ahmed as the 55th accused. Shakib has not yet commented on the political situation or the murder case filed against him.