Asked about the murder case filed against world’s number cricketer Shakib Al Hasan, DMP Commissioner Md Mainul Hasan on Saturday said there are many ways one can be involved in a case.
"One can be involved by aiding in the commission of the crime," he said during the "Commissioner's Meet the Press" event organised at the DMP
Media Center. "Those who have provided financial support, advice, or made provocative statements in the media against the movement will be investigated," the DMP commissioner added.
He said, "In any case, evidence will be collected in accordance with the law. Evidence is very important in the investigation of a case."
Last Thursday, a murder case was filed against 156 individuals, including cricketer and former Awami League lawmaker Shakib Al Hasan and popular actor and former AL lawmaker Ferdous Ahmed, over the killing of a garment worker in the capital during the protest led by the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement earlier this month.
Rafiqul Islam, the father of slain garment worker Rubel, filed the case with Adabor police station under Dhaka Metropolitan Police, said Inspector (Investigation) of the station, Md Nazrul Islam.
Former prime minister Sheikh Hasina and AL General Secretary Obaidul Quader were also accused in the case.
Shakib’s career in jeopardy
Meanwhile, a legal notice has been issued to the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) by a lawyer, demanding the removal of Shakib Al Hasan from the national team in connection with a murder investigation.
Shakib, a former member of parliament under Bangladesh’s ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina, is being asked to return home for legal proceedings.
Barrister Shajib Mahmood Alam, a lawyer at the Bangladesh Supreme Court, issued the notice on behalf of his client. He argued that since a murder case has been filed against Shakib, an investigation is now necessary, and BCB should facilitate Shakib’s return to Bangladesh to assist with the legal process.
Shakib, one of Bangladesh’s most celebrated cricketers, is currently in Pakistan, participating in a Test series against the host country.
Before the last general election earlier this year, Shakib joined the Bangladesh Awami League and ran for office in his constituency. He won the election and became a member of parliament.
However, his involvement in politics while still playing for the national team sparked controversy.
With Sheikh Hasina being ousted by a student movement, Shakib’s parliamentary membership was revoked as the President of Bangladesh dissolved the parliament and formed an interim government.
