# Petrol bomb attack on ex-Bangladesh captain Shakib's home amid political fallout

Shakib Al Hasan, former Bangladesh cricket captain, had his home petrol-bombed in an attack tied to the political fallout after Sheikh Hasina's ouster. The incident highlights how reprisals and violence in post-Hasina Bangladesh are reaching prominent public figures. It underscores the volatile and unstable environment gripping the country.

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## Sources

### World
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/8/6/ex-bangladesh-cricket-captain-shakibs-home-petrol-bombed-in-hasina-fallout?traffic_source=rss) — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 07:34:12 +0000