"Mashrafe Sends Good Wishes to Leader Shakib"

In the wake of the recent announcement of Shakib Al Hasan as the Awami League's nominated MP candidate for Magura-1 seat, the spotlight has once again shifted to the intersection of sports and politics, a realm that was previously occupied by Mashrafe bin Mortuza.

SBS Desk

November 27, 2023

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"Mashrafe Sends Good Wishes to Leader Shakib"

Mashrafe, the prominent Awami League candidate in the previous national election, extended his best wishes to Shakib, who is following in his footsteps by entering the parliamentary elections while continuing his cricket career. The two, who shared the field as teammates for an extended period in the national cricket team, now find themselves as political allies.

Taking to Facebook, Mashrafe posted a photo of Shakib adorned in a Mujib coat, expressing his heartfelt wishes, "May your journey be as illustrious as your cricket career... Good luck, leader."

The official list of party nominees for the upcoming 12th National Assembly elections was released at the Awami League's central office on Bangabandhu Avenue in the capital. Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader officially declared Shakib's nomination for the Magura-1 seat. Shakib, showing political aspirations, had collected nomination forms for three seats—Dhaka-10, Magura-1, and Magura-2—on November 18.

As Shakib steps into the political arena, there is anticipation for him to showcase the same charisma and dominance that he has exhibited on the cricket field, presenting a unique opportunity for him to make an impact in the field of politics. The convergence of sports and politics continues to capture the attention of the public, and Shakib's foray into this realm adds a new chapter to the dynamic relationship between sports and governance.