Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan, a former Member of Parliament in the ousted Awami League government, has not returned to the country following the fall of his party in August 2024.
However, the current Youth and Sports Minister, Aminul Haque, mentioned that the 39-year-old cricketer — who is now staying with his family in New York — would be welcomed back once he is able to clear all legal hurdles. In an exclusive phone interview with The Daily Star’s Ekush Tapader, Shakib spoke openly about his desire to return to the country, his political standpoint, and many other issues. The excerpts of the interview are as follows:The Daily Star (DS): You have been out of the country for almost two years. How much are you actually missing home?
Shakib Al Hasan (SAH): Naturally, when someone is unable to go to his own country, he is bound to miss it. I am no exception; I miss the country immensely. I hope to return soon, and it will certainly feel great when that happens.
DS: What is the probability of you returning to the country?
