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Legendary all-rounder and former captain Bangladesh, Shakib Al HassanHe is facing legal trouble after a Dhaka court issued an arrest warrant for him on January 19. The arrest warrant, in connection with a check fraud case involving IFIC Bank, adds to the controversy that has characterized his career.
Shakib is currently in Dubai due to political unrest in Bangladesh. He retired from T20Is after the 2024 T20 World Cup but expressed interest in playing in the 2025 Champions Trophy. However, he was not included in the squad due to his ban from domestic and international cricket.
Bangladesh court issues arrest warrant for Shakib Al Hassan in check fraud case
According to reports, Shakib Al Hasan had a case filed against him and three others by IFIC Bank on December 15, accusing them of failing to honor a transfer of BDT 414 crore through two checks. (approximately INR 3 Crores), currently facing legal trouble. .
A Dhaka court has issued an arrest warrant for Shakib in connection with the case. The arrest warrant was issued by Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Ziadur Rahman and his company, manager Shahgir Hussain, directors Imdadul Haque and Malaikar Begum of Al Hasan Agro Farm Ltd.
“Shakib’s company Al Hasan Agro Farm Ltd., its managing director Gazi Shahagir Hossein and directors Emdadul Haque and Malaikar Begum are also involved,” Cricbuzz reported, citing a statement of the case. Shakib’s company had borrowed funds from IFIC Bank Banani branch on several occasions. These checks It was issued to repay part of the loan but was declined due to insufficient funds.”
Shakib Al Hasan wins Magura-1 constituency in uncontested January 2024 elections
Shakib Al Hasan was once a much-loved cricketer in Bangladesh but he faced increasing scrutiny due to his political stance. He is unlikely to return to Bangladesh anytime soon. Shakib entered politics in 2023, joining the Awami League and won the Magura-1 constituency in the uncontested elections in January 2024.
However, the 37-year-old’s political involvement has led to charges, including murder amid political turmoil. His association with the Awami League has made him a target under the current government.
Shakib Al Hasan last played for the national team in a Test match against India in Kanpur
Shakib Al Hassan’s last appearance for the national team was against India Last year in Kanpur. He had an impressive Test career, scoring 4609 runs, five centuries and 246 wickets in 71 Test matches.
In 2006, he made his international debut in an ODI match Zimbabwe. Shakib has scored 7570 runs, nine centuries and 317 wickets in 247 ODIs. In T20Is, he scored 2551 runs and took 149 wickets. Shakib is the only all-rounder to feature in the top three of the ICC player rankings in all three formats.
