Bangladesh Court to Try Cricket Star Shakib Al Hasan, a Hasina Ally, Under Security Assurance

POLICY WIRE — Dhaka, Bangladesh — Cricket star Shakib Al Hasan, a known ally of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, is set to face trial in Bangladesh, provided his safety can be assured. The cricketer,...

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August 7, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Dhaka, Bangladesh — Cricket star Shakib Al Hasan, a known ally of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, is set to face trial in Bangladesh, provided his safety can be assured. The cricketer, who’s also eyeing a return to the Cricket World Cup, will be tried under heightened security measures.

The decision follows a series of legal proceedings and public statements regarding Shakib’s involvement in various controversies. His legal team has emphasized the necessity of stringent security protocols to ensure a fair trial.

Shakib’s potential return to the Cricket World Cup remains contingent upon the outcome of the trial and his overall legal standing. The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has indicated that they’re monitoring the situation closely.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s government has faced criticism from opposition parties and civil society groups over the handling of high-profile cases, including those involving political allies.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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