“Such A Case…”: Bangladesh Skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto Breaks Silence On Homicide Row Involving Shakib Al Hasan

Bangladesh gamers have rallied spherical teammate Shakib Al Hasan, the ousted lawmaker who faces a case of alleged homicide related to unrest that toppled the federal government earlier this month. Captain Najmul Hossain Shanto stated his staff’s maiden Test win towards Pakistan on Sunday, by which all-rounder Shakib took three second-innings wickets, was a tribute to the a whole bunch killed throughout protests that compelled former premier Sheikh Hasina from energy. Bangladesh endured weeks of student-led protests that resulted in Hasina fleeing to India by helicopter on August 5, ending 15 years of autocratic rule.

Shakib, 37, who misplaced his job as a lawmaker for Hasina’s Awami League get together when parliament was dissolved, is “a big asset of our country,” stated Shanto in a publish on Facebook late Monday.

“He’s been raising the name of Bangladesh in the world for 17 long years,” Shanto stated.

Rafiqul Islam, the daddy of one of many a whole bunch killed through the civil unrest, filed a homicide case towards Shakib and 155 others in Dhaka on Thursday.

Hasina’s authorities was accused of widespread abuses, together with the mass detention and extrajudicial killing of political opponents.

Hasina, former ministers and different ex-lawmakers are amongst these additionally accused.

Shakib has not spoken publicly concerning the case, however his teammates stated they have been providing him assist.

“Such a case against Shakib bhai (brother) is unexpected,” Shanto added.

“In the new Bangladesh, we all want to see something new. I hope all the darkness will pass off and new light will come.”

Veteran batsman Mushfiqur Rahim stated on Facebook: “I have said it many times before, and I will say it again, I am proud to play alongside a champion like Shakib.

“As a teammate and a brother, I can be there throughout his robust instances, and I don’t assist the false allegations made towards him as a result of I do know he would by no means interact in inhumane actions.”

Bangladesh achieved their first victory over Pakistan in 14 Tests with a thumping 10-wicket win on Sunday after each groups struggled in scorching circumstances on a flat Rawalpindi pitch.

The second and last Test can even be performed in Rawalpindi from Friday.

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