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In a shocking development, Bangladesh cricket star Shakib Al Hasan has reportedly been named as an accused in a murder case, according to a report by the Dhaka Tribune. The case was filed by Rafiqul Islam, whose son Rubel Islam was killed during the ongoing protests in Bangladesh. The incident allegedly took place on August 7, when Rubel was shot in the chest and abdomen during a rally on Ring Road in Adabor. Despite being rushed to the hospital, Rubel succumbed to his injuries later that day.

The case, filed with the Adabor police station in Dhaka, lists Shakib Al Hasan as the 28th accused. Notably, popular Bangladeshi actor Ferdous Ahmed is also named in the case, listed as the 55th accused. Both Shakib and Ferdous were previously members of parliament representing the Awami League, the political party formerly led by Sheikh Hasina.

Former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina herself is among the prominent figures named in the case, which includes a total of 154 individuals. The report also mentions that between 400-500 unidentified persons are accused in connection with the violent events.

Following the resignation of Nazmul Hassan, a close ally of the ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, former Bangladesh cricket captain Faruque Ahmed was appointed as the new president of the BCB. Nazmul, who had served as BCB president since 2012, tendered his resignation in the wake of the political upheaval that has gripped the nation.

Nazmul, who also served as sports minister during Hasina's 15-year rule, wrote to the BCB to resign, board chief executive officer Nizam Uddin Chowdhury told AFP.

"His wish was granted," he said.

Nazmul’s departure marks the end of a lengthy tenure during which he oversaw significant developments in Bangladesh cricket. His resignation came shortly after Sheikh Hasina was forced to step down as prime minister on August 5, following a month of student-led protests that resulted in the deaths of over 450 people. Hasina subsequently fled the country.

Inputs from AFP