An arrest warrant has been issued against cricketer Shakib Al Hasan by a Bangladesh court over a case of bounced cheques.&nbsp;
According to reports, the total sum owed by the former politician is more than $300,000 (₹2.6 crore approximately).&nbsp;
The case was filed by Bangladesh&rsquo;s IFIC Bank against the ace cricketer-cum-former politician. An official of the bank said, &ldquo;The court has previously summoned Shakib, but he did not appear in court. Now, the court has issued a warrant for his arrest.&rdquo;
Notably, Shakib belonged to deposed Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina&rsquo;s party, the Awami League. The former PM is currently residing in India.
Along with other Awami League party members, Hasan was a target of public anger after hundreds lost their lives during the student protests in Bangladesh last year.&nbsp;
The cricketer was also reportedly facing murder investigations, but has not been charged over such allegations.&nbsp;
Additionally, Hasan was recently suspended from bowling after failing an independent re-assessment, post the suspension issued by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) said on Saturday.&nbsp;
&ldquo;While Shakib is currently unable to bowl, he is eligible to continue playing as a batsman in all forms of domestic and international cricket,&rdquo; the BCB said in a statement.&nbsp;
In 2019, Shakib had received a two-year ban from playing after the International Cricket Council found he had breached its anti-corruption code.
&mdash;IANS
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Hasan was recently banned from bowling by BCB after failing an assessment

Bangladesh cricketer owes IFIC Bank $3,00,000 after his cheques bounced

Arrest Warrant against Shakib Al Hasan: Report

Bangladesh cricketer owes IFIC Bank $3,00,000 after his cheques bounced

January 19, 2025 | 19:38 IST