Protesters in Bangladesh have set fire to the home of former cricket captain and current Member of Parliament, Mashrafe Bin Mortaza.
The incident occurred amid widespread violence and chaos that led to the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday. Mortaza, representing the Narail-2 constituency in Khulna as a member of the Awami League, saw his residence targeted during the unrest.
Local media reports state that protesters vandalized and torched Mortaza’s home shortly after Sheikh Hasina left the country. Mortaza, a renowned figure in Bangladeshi cricket who captained the national team in 117 matches, took 390 international wickets and scored 2,955 runs, transitioned into politics in 2018 and won his parliamentary seat for the second time earlier this year.
The violence extended beyond Mortaza’s residence, with protesters also attacking the District Awami League office and vandalizing the home of its President, Subash Chandra Bose.
These actions reflect the escalating tensions and widespread dissatisfaction with the current political climate. Sheikh Hasina, who has led Bangladesh since 2009, reportedly flew to Hindon Air Base near Delhi in a military transport plane amidst the turmoil. Her official residence, Ganabhaban, was also damaged by thousands of protesters in Dhaka.
As Bangladesh grapples with this period of political instability, the situation remains tense with no clear resolution in sight. The targeting of high-profile figures like Mashrafe Mortaza underscores the deep-seated divisions and unrest affecting the nation.
