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Shakib ready to return to Bangladesh for murder trial
Bangladeshi cricket star Shakib Al Hasan says he is ready to return to the country to face a murder trial, provided the government guarantees his safety. The former lawmaker of the ousted…
The Story in Brief
Bangladeshi cricket star Shakib Al Hasan says he is ready to return to the country to face a murder trial, provided the government guarantees his safety. The former lawmaker of the ousted Sheikh Hasina government has been living in the United States since August 2024. Shakib told Reuters he wants to keep his international career alive and play in the 2027 ODI World Cup.
"If I get the clearance from the government that my security will be ensured, I am happy to go back, face the court trial," he said. Shakib, 38, indicated he will follow the instructions of Hasina, who plans to return to Bangladesh in December. Hasina was sentenced to death by the International Crimes Tribunal for a crackdown that killed 1,400 people. Shakib said he cannot wait too long to decide his retirement.
The Indian Opinion
The narrative boiling in Bangladesh is that Shakib is a fugitive using cricket as a shield, while some fans see him as a victim of political vendetta. Neither extreme is fair. He has not been convicted, and he is not above the law. The real test will come if the government grants him security clearance to return before December. Does it let him play, or does it treat him like any other accused politician? The answer will show whether Bangladesh's justice system can be both firm and fair.
Source: timesnownews.com
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