Petrol Bomb Thrown at Shakib Al Hasan’s Ancestral Home After Joining Sheikh Hasina’s Virtual Event
Dhaka: A petrol bomb was reportedly thrown at the ancestral home of former Bangladesh cricket captain and ex-Awami League lawmaker Shakib Al Hasan, prompting authorities to launch an investigation into the incident.
According to local reports, the attack occurred shortly after Shakib participated in a virtual press conference hosted by former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at the Foreign Correspondents’ Club in New Delhi, India.
Unidentified individuals allegedly targeted Shakib’s family residence with a petrol bomb following the online event. While the incident has raised concerns among local residents, officials have not yet confirmed any casualties or significant property damage. The motive behind the attack also remains unclear.
Law enforcement agencies have begun collecting evidence and are working to identify those responsible. Authorities say the investigation is ongoing, and further details will be released as more information becomes available.
Shakib, one of Bangladesh’s most celebrated cricketers, previously served as a Member of Parliament representing the Awami League. His appearance at Sheikh Hasina’s virtual press conference has drawn considerable political attention amid Bangladesh’s evolving political landscape.
Officials have urged the public to avoid speculation while investigators continue to examine the circumstances surrounding the attack.
