Watch: Petrol bomb attack at Shakib Al Hasan's home hours after appearance in Sheikh Hasina press conference

The ancestral home of former Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan was attacked on Wednesday evening in Magura, just hours after he appeared virtually at a press conference addressed by former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina from Delhi. According to police, unidentified people vandalised the property and tried to set it on fire. Some local media reports also claimed that petrol bombs were thrown during the attack, although police have not officially confirmed that claim.

The incident reportedly took place around 8:45 pm local time at Shakib's ancestral home in the Keshabmor area of Magura town. Residents said they heard loud explosion-like sounds during the attack, which were described as sounding like firecrackers. Local reports also said the house was damaged, while videos shared online captured the tense situation outside the property.

A video shared by Sheikh Hasina's Awami League party showed firecracker-like sounds outside Shakib Al Hasan's residence. Shakib, who previously served as an Awami League MP from the Magura-1 constituency, has once again come into the spotlight following the incident. The video has now gone viral on social media, drawing widespread attention to the attack. 

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Shakib Al Hasan's Magura home hit with petrol Bomb, windows vandalised in late-night attack

The attack on Shakib Al Hasan's ancestral home took place at around 8:45 pm local time in Magura. Residents reported hearing loud explosion-like sounds that were described as similar to firecrackers. Local media claimed that petrol bombs were thrown at the house, but police have not officially confirmed that claim. A video shared by Sheikh Hasina's Awami League party also showed firecracker-like sounds outside the former Bangladesh captain's residence.

According to police, several unidentified people attacked the house by throwing bricks and stones, shattering the windows before trying to set the property on fire. Fortunately, no injuries were reported during the incident. Magura Sadar Police Station Officer-in-Charge Abdullah Al Mamun said the attackers vandalised the house and attempted to burn it before fleeing the scene.

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In a post on X, Sheikh Hasina's Awami League party described the incident as a petrol bomb attack and linked it to Shakib Al Hasan's virtual appearance at the party's press conference earlier that day. Police later deployed security personnel outside the residence, while an investigation is underway. The identities of the attackers and the motive behind the attack have not yet been established.

Why it happened: Shakib had just joined Sheikh Hasina's virtual press conference from Sri Lanka

The attack on Shakib Al Hasan's ancestral home took place just hours after he joined a virtual press conference organised by the Foreign Correspondents' Club of South Asia. The event featured former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who addressed journalists from New Delhi, where she has been staying since leaving office in 2024. Shakib joined the event from Colombo, Sri Lanka, where he was playing a cricket match.

According to reports, Shakib informed the organisers that he could not join the event live because of his match. A voice message sent by him was played during the press conference, and he later joined the event virtually but did not make any public remarks. His appearance at the event came shortly before the attack on his home in Magura.

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During the press conference, Sheikh Hasina defended her government's handling of the 2024 protests and rejected allegations of widespread abuses. She claimed the student-led movement that removed her from power was a planned regime-change operation. Meanwhile, a video shared by the Awami League appeared to capture firecracker-like sounds outside Shakib Al Hasan's residence during the attack. However, the authenticity of the video has not been independently verified.

Cricket fans react with shock and concern for Bangladesh's greatest sporting icon

The attack on Shakib Al Hasan's ancestral home quickly became a major talking point among cricket fans. Many supporters expressed shock after videos and reports of the incident spread across social media. Fans from Bangladesh and around the world shared messages of concern and hoped that Shakib and his family were safe.

Several users condemned the attack and called for a fair investigation into the incident. Many described Shakib as one of Bangladesh's greatest sporting icons and said that violence against any public figure should not be accepted. Others urged the authorities to identify those responsible and take appropriate action. Here is how the fans recated:

The incident has sparked widespread discussion online, with many fans continuing to react to the viral videos and news reports. While the investigation is still ongoing, supporters are closely following developments and waiting for more official updates. The attack has once again placed Shakib Al Hasan at the centre of public attention.