# Bangladesh Officials Say Shakib's Career Over After Hasina Event

Bangladeshi cricket authorities announced that star all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan will not represent the national team again following his attendance at a political event with former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The decision effectively ends the career of one of Bangladesh's most celebrated athletes. It comes amid heightened political tensions after Hasina's ouster.

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## Sources

### World
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/8/8/bangladesh-say-shakib-will-not-play-cricket-again-after-hasina-event?traffic_source=rss) — Sat, 08 Aug 2026 05:30:53 +0000