Tamim Meets Prime Minister in Courtesy Call: Affirms Non-Involvement in Politics Amidst Election Season

In a recent meeting with the Prime Minister, Tamim declared his disinterest in politics. The meeting, characterized as a courtesy call, occurred at Ganabhaban, where Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina engaged in a private discussion with Tamim yesterday evening. Despite the timing coinciding with the upcoming national elections, it has been clarified that the meeting was not prompted by any urgent matters but was a routine courtesy encounter.

Accompanied by his wife, Ayesha Iqbal, Tamim spent approximately thirty minutes conversing with the Prime Minister. Following the meeting, Tamim shared a photograph on Facebook, expressing, "Meeting the Prime Minister is always a pleasure."

Ganabhaban has witnessed increased activity due to the approaching national elections, leading to heightened speculation regarding the potential nomination of national team cricketer Shakib Al Hasan from the ruling Awami League. Tamim's recent photo has also stirred discussion, although he has reiterated his lack of interest in entering politics. When questioned about the meeting's timing during the election season, Tamim firmly asserted, "Absolutely not. I have no interest in politics. The meeting was a courtesy call."

Highlighting the Prime Minister's gesture of making time in her busy schedule to inquire about him, Tamim clarified that the meeting was not driven by any specific reasons or necessities. This meeting follows a previous instance when Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina summoned Tamim to Ganabhaban after his sudden retirement announcement from international cricket last July. The Prime Minister's intervention led to the reversal of Tamim's decision, although he was subsequently absent from the World Cup team due to various events.

There are speculations suggesting that the Prime Minister may seek a second term, contributing to the intrigue surrounding Tamim's current position. Notably, Tamim is not participating in the Test series against New Zealand, and the likelihood of his return to international cricket this year appears slim. It is anticipated that he will make a comeback to the cricket field during the Bangladesh Premier League in January.