Not seeing Shakib in the team is like living a foolish life: Salahuddin

However, Shakib’s former coach Mohammad Salahuddin believes that the national team still needs him. Dhumketu Ekdosh coach Salahuddin was speaking at the pre-tournament press conference of the Odomo Bangladesh T20 at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur on Sunday. Responding to a question, he said, “Look, if someone says that they do not want […]

Shakib Al Hasan's sister linked to Indian betting scam: Latest updates

Jannatul Hasan, sister of Bangladesh cricket all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan, has been named in an investigation into Mahadev App – an online betting scam in India, multiple Indian media outlets have reported. Shakib's younger sister Jannatul has invested in online betting app '11wicket.com'. Indian central investigation agency Enforcement Directorate (ED) revealed massive financial corruption through […]

Celebrity in politics: impact on representation and democracy

Thus, the sports-culture-music-acting-YouTubing influenced politics that, it can be argued, resonates with people in a way that traditional politics cannot. True, celebrities are not politicians in the first place and the process by which they are selected marginalises issues of political substance. But as argued above, the term ‘representation’ should include not only ‘nirbachon derano’ […]

Shakib Al Hasan cast his vote in Magura-1 constituency. Voting percentage expected to increase

Shakib Al Hasan, Awami League candidate for Magura-1 constituency, cast his vote at Dori Magura Government Primary School polling station today, Sunday, at around 8:00 am. Local Awami League leaders, workers and supporters believe that their victory is almost certain as there is no strong competitor in the election fray. Shakib Al Hasan along with […]

Shakib Al Hasan gets ‘boat’ symbol as Awami League candidate. Voter turnout is the main challenge

Shakib will face competition from four other contenders for the parliamentary seat. They are: Bangladesh Congress’ Kazi Rezaul Hossain, Jatiya Party’s MD Sirajas Saifin, Bangladesh Nationalist Front’s KM Motasim Billa and Trinamool BNP’s Sanjay Kumar Roy. Local stakeholders said none of these candidates were likely to pose any real challenge to Shakib as the three […]