Bangladesh's former cricket captain Shakib Al Hasan's home attacked after he joins Sheikh Hasina's Delhi presser
A "grisly" petrol bomb attack was reported at the residence of Bangladesh’s cricket icon Shakib Al Hasan in Magura after he appeared virtually at a
A "grisly" petrol bomb attack was reported at the residence of Bangladesh’s cricket icon Shakib Al Hasan in Magura after he appeared virtually at a press conference with former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, the Bangladesh Awami League said. The incident took place around 8:45 pm (local time) at Shakib's residence. Residents reported hearing loud explosion-like sounds, described as firecrackers, during the attack. Local media reported that petrol bombs were also thrown at the house. However, police have not officially confirmed the use of petrol bombs. Quick answers to key questions • 5 QUESTIONS 1 What happened at Shakib Al Hasan's residence after his press conference with Sheikh Hasina? ⌵ Shakib Al Hasan's home was attacked with petrol bombs shortly after he participated in a virtual press conference with former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. 2 Why did the Bangladesh government express outrage over Sheikh Hasina's press conference in New Delhi? ⌵ The Bangladesh government criticized the press conference as an affront to Bangladesh's sovereignty and an insult to the martyrs of the July Revolution, especially given its timing on the anniversary of that event. 3 How did Sheikh Hasina characterize the protests that led to her ousting? ⌵ Sheikh Hasina described the protests as an organized campaign that exploited student movements, claiming they were manipulated into violent actions aimed at regime change. 4 What are the implications of Sheikh Hasina's return to Bangladesh planned for December?
⌵ Her return may exacerbate tensions in Bangladesh, given her previous conviction for crimes against humanity and ongoing political instability following her government's collapse. 5 Should media in Bangladesh broadcast statements from Sheikh Hasina following her New Delhi press conference? ⌵ No, the Bangladesh Information and Broadcasting Ministry has urged media outlets to refrain from broadcasting any statements from Sheikh Hasina, asserting legal obligations against doing so. Hasina's party shared a purported video of the attack on X, and said, "Torching residences: the cost of attending Awami League press conference; Neo fascism engulfs Bangladesh." The party added, “A grisly petrol bomb attack took place at the residence of Bangladesh’s celebrated cricket icon Shakib Al hasan, hours after the world famous star cricketer appeared at a press conference with honourable party president Sheikh Hasina.” "Ahead of the press conference, BNP, Islamist Jamaat and NCP all publicly threatened national media outlets to weaponise judiciary to sue in case of reports of the press conferences," Hasina's party said. It called it a "calculated attack" and “yet another testament to ongoing genocidal campaign against awmai league activists in the name of democracy building project, hallmarks of fascism.” Bangladesh's The Daily Star also cited police as saying, “Unidentified people tonight attempted to set fire to the Magura house of former Bangladesh cricket captain and former lawmaker Shakib Al Hasan.” Also Read | Sheikh Hasina's first public appearance in two years set for Wednesday “The incident occurred hours after former Magura-1 MP Shakib joined a media interaction addressed by ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina.
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