A Bangladesh cricketer, Nayeem, alleges that police beat him using “sticks and pipes.” Multiple outlets report that the claim follows an incident after Nayeem arrives in Bangladesh from Dhaka airport and travels by auto-rickshaw near the Lalkhan Bazar area. According to reporting attributed to ESPNcricinfo, the cricketer made the allegation regarding the alleged use of batons and metal pipes during the encounter with police.
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is reported to have sought a formal probe into the incident. Sources agree that BCB’s response is aimed at verifying the allegations and determining what happened. The reports do not provide additional verified details about injuries, the exact sequence of events, or whether any police officials have responded publicly. Overall, the coverage focuses on the allegation by the player and the board’s decision to request an investigation, while acknowledging that further facts are expected to emerge from official inquiries.
