Chattogram Metropolitan Police Commissioner Hasan Md Shawkat Ali on Saturday morning visited Bangladesh spinner Nayeem Hasan’s residence, met his family, and expressed regret over harassment of the cricketer and assured action against those involved.
Around 11:30am, the commissioner, accompanied by Additional Police Commissioner Wahidul Haque Chowdhury, went to Nayeem’s home in Faridar Para under Chandgaon Police Station in the port city.
He also spoke with Nayeem, his father Mahbub Alam, and other family members.
Speaking to journalists later, Shawkat said, “Police is a professional force. If anyone behaves unprofessionally, the department will not take that responsibility. He will have to bear that responsibility personally.”
No one will be spared in the investigation, he told reporters.
Nayeem alleged that around 1am Friday, after returning from Dhaka, his auto‑rickshaw was stopped by police at Lal Khan Bazar. Officers asked him to get down and mentioned a bag search, which he agreed to.
Suddenly, he was called an “accused” and forced back into the vehicle. Several policemen then assaulted him, Nayeem claimed.
He told reporters, “One grabbed my throat and forced me into the vehicle. When I tried to resist, two held me down while another beat me with a pipe.”
He added that he had ID with him, and many bystanders recognised him, but police ignored it. He was later taken to Khulshi Police Station, where the officer‑in‑charge initially behaved rudely but changed after a phone call.
At one stage, Nayeem contacted former national captain Tamim Iqbal and BCB official Israfil Khusru. He was then taken to hospital for primary treatment.
Two policemen dismissed
CMP confirmed departmental proceedings have begun against Khulshi Police Station’s Sub-inspector Shafiqul Islam Bhuiyan and Constable Russel Chowdhury.
Commissioner Shawkat said others found involved will also face action. He also said that a DB source, involved in misconduct under the guise of police identity, has been detained.
Family members told the commissioner they found it suspicious that Nayeem was taken in an auto‑rickshaw instead of a police vehicle, fearing it could have been an abduction attempt.
The commissioner assured them the matter is under investigation. A committee has been formed to probe the incident.
He stressed that neutral investigation will reveal the truth.
New plans are being introduced to monitor the behaviour of checkpoint and patrol officers, with steps to make police conduct more humane and professional, he informed.
However, Nayeem is now resting at home. His family said they are hopeful of justice due to direct intervention by senior police officials.
