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Mashrafe Sued for Allegedly Taking Tk4.5 Crore Shares of Sylhet Strikers in 2023

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  • Mashrafe Bin Mortaza is accused by US expatriate Sarowar Golam Chowdhury of forcibly taking over shares worth Tk4.5 crore in the Sylhet Strikers BPL team.
  • The lawsuit was filed at Pallabi Police Station in Mirpur, Dhaka, alleging that Mashrafe and his associates issued death threats instead of compensating for the shares.
  • Mashrafe, a former national cricket team captain, transitioned to politics, joining the Awami League and winning a parliamentary seat in December 2018.
  • He has served as a member of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Youth and Sports and as the youth and sports secretary for the Awami League since December 2022.

Mashrafe Bin Mortaza, a celebrated former captain of Bangladesh’s national cricket team and a current member of parliament, has been embroiled in a legal controversy following allegations of forcibly taking over shares of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) team Sylhet Strikers. The lawsuit was filed by Sarowar Golam Chowdhury, a US expatriate and former chairman of the team, at the Pallabi Police Station in Mirpur, Dhaka.

According to the case statement, Chowdhury accuses Mashrafe and his associates of unlawfully seizing shares worth Tk4.5 crore in 2023. The complaint further alleges that instead of compensating Chowdhury for the shares, Mashrafe and his men issued death threats against him. These serious accusations have sparked significant attention given Mashrafe’s prominent public profile.

Mashrafe Bin Mortaza is not only revered as one of Bangladesh’s most successful cricketers but has also made substantial strides in his political career. He joined the ruling Awami League and was elected to parliament in December 2018, securing an overwhelming 96% of votes in his Narail-2 constituency. His political journey continued with his re-election in the 12th Jatiya Sangsad polls. In addition to his legislative role, he has served as a member of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Youth and Sports Ministry since February 2019 and took on the role of youth and sports secretary for the Awami League starting December 2022.

The allegations against Mashrafe are particularly notable given his transition from sports to politics, where he has maintained a high-profile presence. The case underscores potential challenges faced by public figures navigating dual careers in sports and politics, particularly when allegations of misconduct arise.

As the legal proceedings unfold, this case will likely attract considerable public interest due to Mashrafe’s status as a national icon and influential politician. The outcome could have significant implications for his reputation and political career. Both parties involved are yet to provide further comments on the matter as investigations continue.

Source: TBS News

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