Legendary all-rounder and former Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan is facing legal trouble after a Dhaka court issued an arrest warrant against him on January 19. The order is linked to a check fraud case involving IFIC Bank, adding to the controversies that often surround his career.
Shakib is currently in Dubai due to the political unrest in Bangladesh. He retired from T20Is after the 2024 T20 World Cup, but expressed interest in playing in the Champions Trophy in 2025. However, he was not included in the squad following his suspension from bowling in domestic and international cricket.
Bangladesh court issues arrest warrant for Shakib Al Hasan in check fraud case
According to reports, Shakib Al Hasan is facing legal trouble after a case was filed against him and three others by IFIC Bank on December 15, accusing them of defaulting on the transfer of BDT 4.14 crore (around INR 3 crore) through two checks .
A Dhaka court has issued an arrest warrant for Shakib in connection with the case. The warrant was issued by Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Ziadur Rahman and named Shakib, along with his company, the manager of Al Hasan Agro Farm Ltd. Shahgir Hussain, Director Imdadul Haque and Malaikar Begum.
Citing a statement on the case, Cricbuzz reported that it “also relates to Shakib’s company, Al Hasan Agro Farm Ltd., its managing director Gazi Shahir Hossein, and directors Emdadul Haque and Malaikar Begum. Shakib’s company borrowed funds from the banana subsidiary at various times IFIC Bank. The checks in question were issued to repay part of the loan, but were not paid due to lack of funds.”
Shakib Al Hasan won the Magura-1 constituency in an uncontested election in January 2024.
Shakib Al Hasan, once Bangladesh’s favorite cricketer, is facing increasing scrutiny over his political affiliation. It is unlikely that he will return to Bangladesh anytime soon. Shakib entered politics in 2023, joining the Awami League, and won the Magura-1 constituency in an uncontested election in January 2024.
However, the 37-year-old’s political involvement has led to accusations, including a case of murder amid political unrest. 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 Hasan last played for the national team in a Test match against India in Kanpur last year. He had an impressive Test career with 4609 runs, five centuries and 246 wickets in 71 Test matches.
He made his international debut in 2006 in an ODI match against Zimbabwe. Shakib 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 be ranked in the top 3 of the ICC player rankings in all three formats.
