[1][2] He was referred as "Akbar the Great" after Bangladesh's victory in 2020 Under-19 Cricket World Cup under his captaincy and for his unbeaten knock in the final.

[3][4] Akbar made his Twenty20 debut for Bangladesh Krira Shikkha Protishtan in the 2018–19 Dhaka Premier Division Twenty20 Cricket League on 25 February 2019.

[5] He made his List A debut for Bangladesh Krira Shikkha Protishtan in the 2018–19 Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League on 8 March 2019.

[8][9] In February 2021, Akbar was selected in the Bangladesh Emerging squad for their home series against the Ireland Wolves.

[10][11] Akbar made his first-class debut on 26 February 2021, for the Bangladesh Emerging team against Ireland Wolves.