Anamul Haque on the present political unrest in Bangladesh: “I wish this tragedy and trauma doesn’t happen to anyone.”

Anamul Haque, a batter and wicketkeeper from Bangladesh, is one of the many people affected greatly by the current upheaval enveloping the country. Haque has been depressed since he lost a friend to the continuing unrest in his country. He will skipper Bangladesh A in two four-day matches against Pakistan Shaheens in Islamabad.

The nation is experiencing severe political unrest, marked by large-scale demonstrations in the streets and an increase in acts of violence aimed at inciting anti-government feelings.

Anamul spoke with reporters at the Shere Bangla National Cricket Stadium on Friday before the team left to discuss the loss of his close friend Akram, who died during the July student protests. He openly expressed his tremendous sorrow for his deceased friend and the profound emotional impact this loss has had on him.

“I believe you are aware that a friend of mine—who I considered to be a brother—died during the demonstrations. We had a close relationship. I cry every time I think about him. I hope that nobody experiences this tragedy or trauma. I was unable to contact my relatives in Dhaka because I was in Chattogram. This incident affected everyone in some way, according to Anamul, who was cited by.

Anamul, like many others in Dhaka, had sleepless nights after the Awami League government collapsed, as an atmosphere of anarchy and instability descended upon the nation’s capital. He talked about how he tended to his infant during those late hours, with constant uncertainty robbing him of sleep. Anamul also expressed how much he wanted to get away from the general fear and anxiety and return to peace of mind, which he felt was a basic human right.

“I woke up between two and five in the morning. I was looking after my kid. I descended to investigate the situation. Numerous people were seen securing their belongings on the streets. What these individuals desire is beyond me. We wish to live differently from this. Our goal is to live in harmony. Everybody is entitled to their basic freedoms. We all work honestly, I believe,” Anamul continued.

We could, I believe, give everyone something to be happy about: Anamul Haque

Similarly, he said he hoped the tour would be beneficial, promoting harmony among fans back home as well as inside the team. He added that both sides would have a fair shot at playing Test cricket again in a country renowned for its batting-friendly conditions. He hoped that, in the midst of Bangladesh’s continuous turmoil, this journey would provide an opportunity for communal renewal and solace.

“The game of cricket is emotional. It brings us together. We will benefit greatly from this tour, particularly from the upcoming Test tour in Pakistan. Conditions there should be favourable for batting in general. It offers each side an opportunity. After a long break, we are also playing tests. The cricket player continued, “I think we could offer everyone something to cheer about.

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In Rawalpindi, the senior squad will play its first two Test matches on August 21. Bangladesh’s most recent Test series resulted in two crushing losses to Sri Lanka. Bangladesh will therefore be desperately hoping for a more fortunate turn of events and better results in their upcoming matches.