National Cricketer Nayeem Hasan Assaulted by Men Claiming to be DB Police in Chattogram

According to the official statements, Nayeem landed at Shah Amanat International Airport around 10:20 PM after a delayed flight from Dhaka[span_3](end_span). [span_4](start_span)He was travelling towards his home in a CNG-run auto-rickshaw when his vehicle was abruptly intercepted near the Lalkhan Bazar flyover at approximately 11:30 PM.Nayeem’s father, Mahbubul Alam, is notably a BNP leader and a former councillor of the Chattogram City Corporation, adding a layer of concern to the arbitrary detention attempt.

Brutal Assault Despite Formal Identification

Despite identifying himself as a national cricketer and presenting his official ID card, the officers allegedly seized the driver’s documents and grabbed the athlete by the throat[span_7](end_span). [span_8](start_span)The situation escalated rapidly as the individuals, accompanied by police personnel including a Sub-Inspector (SI) named Shafiqul Islam and a police informant identified as Sohel, attempted to drag him into a different vehicle[span_8](end_span). [span_9](start_span)Nayeem alleged they indiscriminately beat him with sticks and a plastic pipe.

As the unprovoked assault continued, a massive crowd of roughly 100 to 200 local residents gathered at the scene, instantly recognizing the national sports star[span_10](end_span). Even with the public continuously protesting and verifying his identity, the officers allegedly told Nayeem to “Stay quiet. Don’t say a word” while continuing the physical abuse.

Harassment at Khulshi Police Station and BCB Intervention

Following the street altercation, Nayeem was forcibly transported to the Khulshi Police Station, where the mistreatment allegedly continued inside the Officer-in-Charge’s (OC) room[span_12](end_span). [span_13](start_span)The cricketer’s mobile phone was confiscated during the initial stop and only returned upon reaching the station Inside the station, the OC allegedly humiliated the athlete further, explicitly ordering him to “keep his eyes down” while speaking.

Once Nayeem regained access to his phone, he immediately contacted newly elected Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president and former national captain Tamim Iqbal, alongside BCB director Israfil Khasru[span_15](end_span). [span_16](start_span)Following swift high-level communications, the Khulshi Police Station OC abruptly removed SI Shafique and the other involved officers from the immediate matter.

Swift Disciplinary Actions and Demands for Justice

The fallout from the assault has been swift. In response to the massive public outcry, three members of the police force, including SI Shafiqul Islam, have been immediately withdrawn from Khulshi Police Station and formally attached to the regional police lines pending a deeper probe.

The BCB and the Cricketers’ Welfare Association of Bangladesh (CWAB) issued strongly worded public statements on Saturday, expressing deep concern and condemning the unacceptable conduct displayed by the law enforcement members[span_18](end_span). [span_19](start_span)”Such treatment of a national athlete is deeply regrettable and warrants immediate attention,” the BCB declared, urging authorities to ensure proper accountability.BCB President Tamim Iqbal also reinforced this stance, taking to social media to state that the entire board is closely supporting Nayeem and demanding that all responsible parties face the necessary legal consequences for the violent overreach.