Archive · 6 Aug 2026
Shakib Al Hasan's Home Petrol-Bombed After Hasina Presser
Shakib Al Hasan is one of Bangladesh's most famous cricket players.
He used to be the captain of the country's cricket team and also served as a member of parliament.
One night, some people threw a petrol bomb and bricks at his family's old home in a town called Magura.
The windows were broken and the house was damaged, but nobody was hurt.
This happened only hours after Shakib spoke at a press conference from Sri Lanka.
At that press conference, he appeared together with Sheikh Hasina, who used to be the Prime Minister of Bangladesh.
Some people in Bangladesh disagreed with that press conference and were upset about it.
The police came to protect the area and are now trying to find out who did this.
No one has been caught yet, and the reason for the attack is still not known.
Former Bangladesh cricket captain and ex-MP Shakib Al Hasan's ancestral home in Magura was vandalised in a petrol bomb attack on Wednesday evening.
The attack occurred around 8:45 pm to 9:00 pm in the Keshab Mor area, hours after Shakib virtually joined a press conference alongside ousted PM Sheikh Hasina.
Assailants threw brick chips, smashed windows, and attempted to set the house on fire, damaging the property; no casualties were reported.
Md Abdullah Al Mamun, Officer-in-Charge of Magura Sadar Police Station, confirmed the details, and police were deployed around the property.
Authorities have not identified those responsible or confirmed a motive, with the attack coming amid heightened political tensions in Bangladesh.
- Who
- Shakib Al Hasan, former Bangladesh cricket captain and ex-MP, whose Magura home was targeted; police officer Md Abdullah Al Mamun confirmed the incident.
- What
- His ancestral home was vandalised and attacked with a petrol bomb, with brick chips thrown, windows smashed, and an attempted arson.
- When
- Wednesday evening, around 8:45 pm to 9:00 pm.
- Where
- Keshab Mor area of Magura town, Bangladesh.
- Why
- Hours after Shakib virtually appeared at a New Delhi press conference alongside ousted PM Sheikh Hasina; the official motive is unconfirmed amid heightened political tensions in Bangladesh.
Attack condemned as politically motivated violence
Criticism of Shakib's link to ousted PM Hasina
Motive behind the attack
Attack condemned as politically motivated violence
The attack followed hours after Shakib appeared alongside ousted PM Sheikh Hasina amid political tensions, suggesting he was targeted for his political association.
Criticism of Shakib's link to ousted PM Hasina
Authorities have not confirmed any motive or identified culprits, so the attack could be unrelated to the press conference until the investigation concludes.
Shakib's appearance with Sheikh Hasina
Attack condemned as politically motivated violence
Shakib was taking part in a press event and the attack on his family home is unjustified violence against him.
Criticism of Shakib's link to ousted PM Hasina
Some opposition groups criticised or opposed coverage of the press conference and Shakib's public appearance alongside the ousted PM, according to online posts.
- Victim
- Shakib Al Hasan, former Bangladesh cricket captain and ex-MP
- Target
- Ancestral home in the Keshab Mor area of Magura town
- Time of attack
- Wednesday, approx. 8:45–9:00 pm
- Nature of attack
- Petrol bomb, brick chips, smashed windows, attempted arson
- Casualties
- None immediately reported
- Preceding event
- Press conference in New Delhi featuring Sheikh Hasina; Shakib joined virtually from Sri Lanka
- Police response
- Personnel deployed around the property; investigation underway
- Confirmed by
- Md Abdullah Al Mamun, Officer-in-Charge, Magura Sadar Police Station
Sources
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