Shakib Al Hasan implicated in murder case during Bangladesh unrest, included in FIR with 146 others: Report

Shakib Al Hasan, a former Bangladesh cricket captain and one of the most esteemed and impactful figures in the country's cricketing history, has been implicated in a murder case connected to the protests that took place in Bangladesh in August. The case, filed at the Adabor police station in Dhaka, lists Shakib as the 27th or 28th accused in the First Information Report (FIR), as stated by an official.

The case pertains to the death of garment worker Mohammed Rubel, whose father, Rafiqul Islam, filed the complaint on Thursday. As reported by the Dhaka Tribune, Mohammed Rubel sustained fatal gunshot wounds to his chest and abdomen while participating in a rally on Ring Road in Adabor, Dhaka. He subsequently succumbed to his injuries, resulting in his tragic death.

Notably, Shakib was not in Bangladesh during the protests, which led to the resignation of then-Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. At the time, Shakib was in Canada, leading Bangla Tigers Mississauga in the Global T20 Canada league.

The Daily Star reported that the case statement alleges some accused individuals opened fire on protesting students, including Rubel, on August 5, resulting in his fatal injuries. The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights estimates over 400 deaths during the unrest between July 16 and August 4, with some reports suggesting a higher toll.

Shakib's political connections

Following the Awami League's fall from power, an interim government was established in Bangladesh, and significant changes were made at the Bangladesh Cricket Board. Former national captain Faruque Ahmed has taken charge as the board's president. Shakib, currently playing in the Rawalpindi Test against Pakistan, had become a member of parliament earlier this year after winning the general elections in his hometown of Magura.

Shakib has represented Bangladesh in 67 Tests, 247 ODIs and 129 T20Is and is regarded as among the top all-rounders of world cricket. The left-arm spinner, who is also a top-order batter, has scored more than 14500 international runs across formats to go with his 703 wickets. He is also a regular figure in top franchise leagues worldwide, including the IPL, PSL, CPL and the BPL.

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