Bangladesh Government Comments on Cricketer Shakib Al Hasan and Sheikh Hasina's Possible Return
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Bangladesh's government has spoken about famous cricketer Shakib Al Hasan, calling him a bad person, though the government did not explain what action, if any, it will take against him.
The comments come as attention also turns to former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who left Bangladesh earlier.
A Bangladeshi government official said that if Sheikh Hasina returns to the country, she will be given full security.
This statement was made amid ongoing discussion about her possible extradition, which means sending a person back to their home country to face legal action.
India has also responded to Bangladesh regarding this extradition matter, according to reports.
The report suggests that Bangladesh is being careful and does not want to make any mistakes in how it handles the situation with Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh.
The overall situation touches both politics and sports, since it involves a well-known athlete as well as a former head of government.
Details about the reasons behind the government's comments on Shakib Al Hasan, and the exact nature of India's response, were not fully explained in the original report.
The story is still developing, and more information may come out as officials continue to discuss the matter.
Vocabulary10 words
- cricketer
- a person who plays cricket
- security
- protection to keep someone safe
- extradition
- sending someone back to their country to face the law
- official
- a person with a role in government
- former
- someone who used to hold a position, but not now
- capital
- the main city of a country
- statement
- words said publicly by someone
- developing
- still changing and growing
- handle
- to deal with a situation
- matter
- a topic or issue
Quiz
Answer key
1. He is a bad person 2. She would receive full security 3. True
Fill-in-the-blank listening
Play the audio again and fill in the missing words as you listen.
Bangladesh's government has spoken about famous cricketer Shakib Al Hasan, calling him a _____ person.
The comments come as attention also turns to _____ Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who left Bangladesh earlier.
A Bangladeshi government _____ said that if Sheikh Hasina returns to the country, she will be given full _____.
This statement was made amid ongoing discussion about her possible _____.
India has also _____ to Bangladesh regarding this extradition matter.
The report suggests that Bangladesh is being careful and does not want to make any mistakes in how it _____ the situation with Dhaka.
Details about the reasons behind the government's comments on Shakib Al Hasan were not fully _____ in the original report.
The story is still _____, and more information may come out.
Discussion questions
- Why do you think governments sometimes make public comments about famous sports people?
- Why might a country want to give security to a former leader who is returning?
- What could extradition mean for the relationship between two countries?
- Why do you think this news involves both a cricketer and a former Prime Minister?