A Dhaka court has acquitted former Bangladesh national cricketer Nasir Hossain and his wife Tamima Sultana of all charges in a long-running case concerning the legality of their marriage. The verdict, delivered on June 10, 2026, concluded that there was insufficient legal evidence to prove the allegations. The case began in 2021 when Tamima’s former husband, Rakib Hasan, filed a complaint alleging that she married Nasir without legally divorcing him, making the subsequent marriage invalid and punishable.

The controversy started after photos of Nasir and Tamima’s wedding surfaced on social media in February 2021, sparking widespread discussion and leading to legal proceedings. The Police Bureau of Investigation later reported conflicting interpretations regarding the legality of Tamima’s previous divorce. The court formally began the trial in 2022, hearing testimony from about ten witnesses before both sides presented final arguments.

After reviewing all evidence and arguments, the court ruled that the prosecution failed to establish the charges beyond reasonable doubt. The verdict ends a five-year legal process that had drawn significant public and media attention in Bangladesh’s sports and social circles.