Bangladeshi cricketer Litton Das has assured that his and his family’s well-being will be maintained amid the socio-political war in Bangladesh. The Prime Minister of Bangladesh left the country after the fall of the previous government.
The sudden public outrage against the Awani League leaders in a protest organised by young students has left the country in a weak position. The periodic protests have led to increased unrest in the country and endangered the lives of the general population.
In such a situation, Bangladeshi cricketer Litton Das, through a Facebook post, denied rumours that his house was burnt in the protest.
On August 9, Litton Das posted a post in Bengali on his Facebook profile referring to the news and rumours circulating about an alleged attack on his residence. He clarified that these reports, which suggested an attack on him and his family, were totally baseless and that no such incident had taken place.
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Despite all the regional protests, he spoke of the hope that the country would find its strength in unity, stressing that the main goal should be for the nation to move forward collectively and strive for progress in all aspects, rather than falling into low levels of unnecessary violence.
My family and I are completely safe: Litton Das
“My fellow countrymen, I want to speak about something. There has been a news that my house is being burnt down in recent times, but this news is totally false. Please do not pay any heed to such rumours. My family and I are completely safe,” Litton Das wrote in the post.
“I truly believe that Bangladesh is a non-communal country. We need to focus on how to take this country forward by standing together. The way my people in Dinajpur and the entire country have fought to save others is truly commendable and I am grateful to them. I hope to remain united and keep all kinds of violence at bay in this country because this country belongs to all of us,” he added.
A few days ago, the house of Bangladeshi captain Mashrafe Mortaza was set on fire by protesters because he was a member of the Awami League government.
Bangladesh is scheduled to travel to Pakistan for a two-match Test series and all the cricket fans in the country are hoping that their beloved cricketers will bring some happiness with their play in Pakistan.
The country is currently the official host of the 2024 Women’s T20 World Cup in October. A few days ago, it participated in the 2024 Women’s Asian Cup. Meanwhile, the recent developments in Bangladesh have forced the ICC to look for an alternative venue, with India being one of them.
The Bangladesh Cricket Board also wrote to Bangladesh Chief of Army Staff General Waker-Uz-Zaman on Thursday seeking security assurances for the tournament, which is scheduled to begin on September 27.
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