Key facts
- Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) called for an investigation into an alleged police assault on Test player Nayeem Hasan.
- Nayeem Hasan stated he was stopped, abused, and beaten by police officers in Chattogram.
- The incident occurred as Hasan was returning home from a match.
- Three police officers have been removed from duty pending the outcome of the investigation.
- The Cricketers Welfare Association of Bangladesh also condemned the alleged assault.
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has urged authorities to conduct a thorough investigation and take appropriate action after Test player Nayeem Hasan alleged he was assaulted by police. Hasan, an off-spinner with 14 Test caps, reported that police stopped him in Chattogram on Friday night while he was traveling home in a tuk-tuk. He claims officers physically abused him, grabbed him by the throat, forced him into a vehicle, and beat him with a pipe, despite him identifying himself as a national player. The BCB stated it is "deeply concerned" by the allegations and views the matter with "utmost seriousness," calling the treatment of a national athlete "deeply regrettable." Following the allegations, police confirmed that three officers have been removed from duty pending further investigation. The Cricketers Welfare Association of Bangladesh also condemned the incident and called for strict action against those responsible. The reason for the police action against Nayeem Hasan remains unclear.