Bangladesh say Shakib will not play cricket again after Hasina event
Bangladesh's Minister for Youth and Sports, Aminul Haque, has stated that former star cricketer Shakib Al Hasan will not be allowed to play cricket again for Bangladesh. This decision follows Shakib's participation via telephone in a media event in New Delhi with ousted former prime minister Sheikh Hasina.
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Open questions and key claims
Hasina said she planned to return to Bangladesh in December.
India denies any involvement in organizing a virtual speech by former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
Bangladesh expects India’s cooperation in ensuring fugitive Sheikh Hasina cannot use Indian territory for political statements.
Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina announced her intention to return to Bangladesh.
Bangladesh accused India of allowing exiled PM Sheikh Hasina to address journalists in New Delhi.
The UN estimates up to 1,400 people were killed during protests, mostly by security forces.
Sheikh Hasina was sentenced to death in absentia by Bangladesh's international crimes tribunal for crimes against humanity.
Hasina's son states she is being treated well in exile with full services and security of a head of state.
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