Bomb attack on Shakib Al Hasan’s house, why was the former Bangladesh captain targeted?

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Shakib Al Hasan’s house was attacked with petrol bombs. Furthermore, his house was vandalized. The question is why? Why was the former Bangladesh captain targeted? Shakib Al Hasan’s house was attacked on the night of August 5th at approximately 8:45 pm. The attack took place at Shakib’s home in the Keshabmod area of ​​Magura town, which is his ancestral home.

Why was Shakib Al Hasan targeted?

The attack on the former Bangladesh captain’s ancestral home is being linked to his participation in a press conference held by former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in Delhi. Shakib Al Hasan, a former Awami League MP, was also present.

Awami League informed about the attack on Shakib’s house

The Awami League reported the attack on Shakib’s home. In a statement, the party said, “This is the price of attending a press conference: homes being set on fire.” They added that neo-fascism is engulfing Bangladesh. The Awami League reported that a horrific petrol bomb attack occurred at the home of legendary Bangladesh cricketer Shakib Al Hasan. This attack occurred after he attended a press conference with respected party president Sheikh Hasina.

Before the press conference, the BNP, Islamist Jamaat, and NCP all publicly threatened national media outlets with court cases if they reported on the press conference. The Awami League stated that this planned attack was further evidence of the ongoing genocidal campaign against our workers in the name of the democracy-building project, which is a hallmark of fascism.

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