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Bangladesh cricket icon Shakib Al Hasan has landed in significant legal trouble, as a Dhaka court issued an arrest warrant against him on Sunday, January 19. The case pertains to a dishonored cheque involving IFIC Bank, a report from Cricbuzz has revealed.
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Details of the Case
The warrant was issued by Dhaka’s Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Ziadur Rahman following a complaint filed by IFIC Bank’s relationship officer, Shahibur Rahman, on behalf of the bank.
- Shakib and three others, including his company Al Hasan Agro Farm Ltd., its Managing Director Gazi Shahagir Hossein, and directors Emdadul Haque and Malaikar Begum, are accused of failing to honor financial commitments.
- Two cheques totaling BDT 4,14,57,000 (approximately 41.4 million Tk) were issued by Shakib’s company to repay loans but were dishonored due to insufficient funds.
Court Proceedings
Shakib, who has been residing abroad since August 2024, was charged with cheque fraud on December 15, 2024. The court had ordered him to appear in person on January 19, 2025, following an initial hearing.
However, his absence led to the issuance of the arrest warrant.
Shakib’s Recent Cricket Career
Shakib, regarded as Bangladesh’s most successful cricketer, has had a storied career, including appearances in:
- Five ODI World Cups
- Nine T20 World Cups
However, his cricketing fortunes have taken a downturn recently:
- He was not included in Bangladesh’s 15-member squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
- His last ODI appearance for Bangladesh was against Sri Lanka on November 6, 2023, in Delhi.
What’s Next for Shakib?
This legal setback comes at a challenging time in Shakib’s career, both on and off the field. With an arrest warrant now issued, Shakib will likely need to return to Bangladesh to address the allegations.
As one of cricket’s global ambassadors, Shakib’s involvement in this controversy marks a significant blow to his reputation. The case will be closely monitored, with fans and stakeholders awaiting further developments.
