Shakib Al Hasan to face trial in Bangladesh if secured

Bangladeshi cricket star Shakib Al Hasan, an ally of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, has expressed willingness to return from a two-year exile in the U.S. to face trial on murder charges if his safety is ensured by the government. The 39-year-old, who hopes to play a farewell series and compete in the 2027 Cricket World Cup, has faced legal challenges since Hasina’s ouster in 2024. His return would test the current government’s stance on former officials as Hasina plans her own return despite facing a death sentence.

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