A case against former state minister for foreign
affairs Shahriar Alam among 89 others has been lodged on charge of their
alleged involvement in extortion in the district early this month.
Mukhlesur Rahman Mukul, a resident of Bagha upazila, lodged the case with
Bagha Police Station today mentioning names of 39 people.
In his petition, Mukhlesur Mukul mentioned that the accused people
intercepted him from going home and demanded a toll of Taka 10 lakh from him.
When he refused to pay the money they snatched Taka 50,000 from him on August
3 last.
Mukul also pointed out that they also threatened him to kill if he raises the
issue to public
Abu Bakker Siddique, Officer-in-Charge of Bagha Police Station, confirmed the
topic saying they are trying to bring the accused to book as early as
possible. He, however, said all of them now remained absconding.
Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha