Dhaka: The government has withdrawn Mongla Port Authority Member (Joint Secretary) A.K.M. Anisur Rahman and attached him to the Ministry of Public Administration following allegations of negligence linked to the death of his elderly mother in the capital's Mirpur area. The decision was made through a gazette notification issued by the ministry today.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the ministry stated that the official must be released from his current workplace and join his reassigned post by tomorrow afternoon. Failure to comply will result in him being deemed immediately released or placed on stand release.
The development follows the recovery of the body of 70-year-old Nurjahan Begum from her residence in Mirpur-11 on May 31. Police reported that the body was found in a decomposed state, which has sparked widespread public discussion and concern.
Law enforcement officials have noted that the deceased had three sons - one a joint secretary, another a BUET teacher, and the third residing in Canada. In the aftermath of the incident, allegations emerged suggesting that despite their financial stability and professional success, the sons failed to properly care for their elderly mother. This has raised questions over social responsibility and family values.
Public administration officials have indicated that disciplinary or legal action may be considered under the Parents Maintenance Act, depending on the outcome of further investigations.