Show Quick Read Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom Sheikh Hasina, emotional, decried Bangladesh straying from ideals. The Bangladesh Awami League has claimed that the residence of former Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan was targeted in a petrol bomb attack just hours after he appeared alongside former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina during her first press conference since being forced out of the country. In a post on X, the party alleged the attack was linked to Shakib's participation in the press conference and accused political opponents of threatening media organisations ahead of the event. Torching residences : the cost of attending Awami League press conferenceNeo fascism engulfs BangladeshA grisly petrol bomb attack took place at the residence of Bangladesh’s celebrated cricket icon Sakib Al hasan, hours after the world famous star cricketer appeared at a… pic.twitter.com/Uqmwwih3XG — Bangladesh Awami League (@albd1971) August 5, 2026The Awami League described the attack as part of what it called an ongoing campaign against its activists. Also Read: 'This Is Not Bangladesh We Fought For': Sheikh Hasina Breaks Down In First Press Conference Since OusterHasina's First Press ConferenceEarlier on Wednesday, Sheikh Hasina held her first press conference since being forced out of Bangladesh, addressing the media via video link from New Delhi.