The ancestral home of former Bangladesh cricket captain and politician Shakib Al Hasan was attacked and set on fire by an angry mob in the Magura district, according to international media reports.
Per local police, attackers smashed window panes and hurled petrol bombs into the residence, causing a blaze to erupt on the upper floor of the building. Authorities confirmed that the house was vacant at the time of the incident, preventing any casualties or injuries.
The attack occurred shortly after former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina delivered her first address on a public media program since her removal from power in 2024. Shakib Al Hasan—who was elected as a Member of Parliament under Sheikh Hasina’s Awami League ticket in 2024—participated virtually in the same program. During the address, Hasina declared her intention to return to Bangladesh in December, regardless of potential legal action or safety risks. Shakib has remained outside Bangladesh since the change of government and currently faces multiple ongoing investigations, including charges related to murder, corruption, fraud, and money laundering.
Key Highlights of the Incident:
- Ancestral Home Attacked: Mob shattered windows and threw petrol bombs at Shakib Al Hasan’s residence in Magura.
- No Casualties: Local police confirmed the property was unoccupied when the fire erupted on the upper floor.
- Political Context: The attack followed a virtual appearance by Shakib alongside ousted ex-PM Sheikh Hasina during her first public media address since 2024.
- Legal Status: Shakib has resided abroad since the regime change and faces multiple legal investigations in Bangladesh.
📊 Fact-Sheet Summary
- Target: Shakib Al Hasan (Former Bangladesh Cricket Captain & Ex-MP).
- Location of Incident: Magura District, Bangladesh.
- Method of Attack: Vandalism and petrol bombs (arson).
- Casualties: None (building was empty).
- Trigger Event: Virtual participation in ex-PM Sheikh Hasina’s public broadcast.
- Legal Background: Named in ongoing investigations (corruption, money laundering, fraud, murder).
