Awami League and the Corrupt MPs

26/07/2019

Here is another story about the reign of terror by another Awami league MP. This one is Awami League Member of Parliamentarian (MP)Dabirul Islam in regards to illegal Land grab through terror and crime, where people are fearful to speak out as these Awami league MPs can murder and make people disappear

Under Transparency International Report 97 per cent of current ruling Bangladeshi Lawmakers were found involved in “negative activities” and 70 per cent of them in virtual “criminal acts” as the Bangladesh chapter of the Berlin-based Transparency International (TIB) reported and Corruption index of Bangladesh is at the bottom of the list.

According to Amnesty International, the ruling party members are known to commit horrific crimes and violence against the masses to loot whatever they can illegally using the government institution and terrorist organization.

Awami League MP Dabirul Islam accused of forcibly occupying land of Hindu families
Ashik Hossain, bdnews24.com

Published: 31 Jul 2015 03:48 AM BdST Updated: 07 Aug 2015 01:23 AM BdST

https://bdnews24.com/bangladesh/2015/07/31/awami-league-mp-dabirul-islam-accused-of-forcibly-occupying-land-of-hindu-families

Awami League MP Dabirul Islam has been accused of grabbing land belonging to some Hindu families at Thakurgaon’s Baliadangi Upazila bordering India.
The henchmen of the MP even allegedly attacked some of the victims when they asked to return their land.

Interactions with the locals have revealed the MP of the Tkakurgaon-2 constituency has set up a tea garden called Ranbag Islami Tea Estate Company in the bordering areas of the Upazila.

Some Hindu families own some land in the surrounding areas and also within the tea estate spread over 106 acres (265 bighas).

Of them, Akul Chandra Singh’s family owns 21 bigha, Bhakaram Singh and Chandra Singh own 27 bighas, Thonaram Singh 24 bighas and Khudanlal owns 24 bighas.
The dispute is mainly over Akul Chandra Singha’s one bigha of land, located adjacent to the MP’s property.

Local residents said this plot could be used as a corridor to reach land belonging to others. Hence, once it was captured, it would be easy to encroach upon the remaining land.

The disputed land located on the bank of Nagor River is surrounded by India on three sides.

Some tea saplings have been stored in a hut of tea garden workers on the disputed land.

The MP’s bungalow is near the garden’s entrance.

Akul Singh was allegedly assaulted by the MP’s son and his accomplices and fled to India to save his life. He, however, later returned to his home.

“Altogether five bighas of my land is in the possession of MP. His people attack us whenever we ask him to return the land,” he told bdnews24.com.

“The MP’s people destroyed the tea saplings I planted on my land on June 10. Later, on June 17, his son Majharul Islam Sujan threatened us,” he said.

MP Dabirul Islam MP Dabirul Islam Two days later, a group of people from the tea estate led by Sujan had allegedly attacked him. Thonaram Singh was injured in the attack on Akul Singh.
He said, “On that day, the MP’s son unleashed the assault. They slashed my son’s leg and back with sharp weapons. Two bighas of my land is still in his possession.”

“When we ask for the land, they say they will utilise it for two years before returning it to us.”

Though leaders of Bangladesh Hindu-Buddhist-Christian Unity Council visited the area after the incident, they were reluctant to speak over the matter.

The Thakurgaon district’s superintendent of police said an investigation committee was formed at the behest of district administration and a team had visited the area.

“The incident took place due to some dispute over tea garden’s land between Dabirul and some Hindu families. There were definitely some problems,” the SP said.

When asked what steps police had taken over the incident, he said, “We did not receive any complaint from anyone. However, when the team visited the area, the local residents had alleged that they were threatened.

“We have assured them of providing all legal help and security.”

The MP, on the other hand, has denied the allegations levelled against him. He claimed that his adversaries were trying to malign his image after he was elected president of the district unit of the Awami League.

“For the last four years we have been planting tea. There is a small hut on the disputed land.

“My workers take rest there and some tea saplings are kept there. So does it mean that I have been forcefully occupying this land for the past four years?” Dabirul Islam said.
“A few days ago, Akul suddenly planted some tea saplings on the land. This led to some arguments between him and my garden employees. (Later) some locals and a section of Awami League leaders were trying to use them to spoil my reputation for political gains.”

“Once I was associated with Left politics. Now I am the president of Thakurgaon district unit of Awami League. Being jealous, some people are conspiring against me.

“They are also scared that my son might become MP after me. So, they are also dragging him into this.”

MP Islam also claimed he had nothing against the Hindu community. “My driver and gunman both are Hindu. I am not anti-Hindu.

“I have been representing people for the last 45 years. I was never accused of any such thing before.”

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Member of Parliament Golam Dastagir Gazi of Bangladesh Awami League MP has a history of
terrorism, corruption and the criminal exploitation and illegally grabbing land and MP Gazi using his terror gangs committed horrific crimes to grab peoples land and the people are unable to get justice as the Judges and the Police are in his pocket.

Under Transparency International Report 97 per cent of current ruling Bangladeshi Lawmakers were found involved in “negative activities” and 70 per cent of them in virtual “criminal acts” as the Bangladesh chapter of the Berlin-based Transparency International (TIB) reported and Corruption index of Bangladesh is at the bottom of the list.

According to Amnesty International, the ruling party members are known to commit horrific crimes and violence against the masses to loot whatever they can illegally using the government institution and terrorist organization.

From the Daily Sun Newspaper.https://www.daily-sun.com/post/334536/2018/09/08/MP-Dastagir-feasts-on-land-grab-in-Purbachal

MP Dastagir feasts on land grab in Purbachal
Staff Correspondent
8 September, 2018 12:00 AM printer

MP Dastagir feasts on land grab in Purbachal
Narayanganj lawmaker Golam Dastagir Gazi has allegedly grabbed a huge chunk of valuable land earmarked for a stadium in Purbachal housing project on the outskirts of the capital.

Rupganj Upazila Parishad vice-chairman Ferdousi Alam Neela is allegedly aiding the lawmaker in the grabbing the land.

Although a market [Neela Market] was constructed on the occupied land and named after the upazila vice-chairman, the lawmaker pulls the strings from behind.
Rajdhani Unnayan Kartripakkha (Rajuk) and the Ministry of Housing and Public Works seem to be a silent spectator.

Gazi along with his cohorts constructed hundreds of shops, car rental service office, car parking point, hotels, restaurants, kitchen market and other business establishments in the area.

Many ministers, lawmakers, judges and government high officials have got allocations of plots in the Purbachal housing project.

Gazi and his cadres appear to be getting scot-free although the land grabbing is known to the powerful allottees and other government policymakers.

A question has arisen in people’s mind as to whether Gazi is more powerful than the government and its administration.

Besides, Gazi has established an illegal reign over the land business at Rupganj in Narayanganj. He is involved in land dealings to what an extent that the transfer of any property cannot be held without his consent. Several ministers were earlier involved in arbitration following allegations by the affected people against Gazi.
He is involved in land dealing to what an extent that the transfer of any property cannot be held without his consent. Several ministers were earlier involved in arbitration following allegations by the affected people against Gazi.

The Neela Market houses several hundred shops of various items. Besides, a kitchen market with around 500 shops was constructed on the occupied land in Purbachal.

According to locals, Gazi’s agents collect toll from every shopkeeper on various pretexts. They charge every businessman Tk 200-500 as utility bill evey month as if they are water and power supply authorities.

Fatik Mia, one of the accomplices of Gazi, sells possession to the shopkeepers in exchange for Tk 3-5 lakh dependng on the position of the shops.

There are allegations that Neela Market has become a safe haven for the yaba traders although the government has launched a massive crackdown on drug traders across the country.

Many young boys and girls go to the market area for committing adultery for having an opportunity for such illegal activities there, locals alleged.

Local Awami League (AL) leaders and activists said Mohila Awami League leader Neela is close to Gazi, who allegedly gives her undue privilege and attends different local programmes with her. For this reason, she has become a powerful local leader.

The market was demolished on four occasions in the past following newspaper reports. But Neela re-constructed it every time it was demolished.

With the blessings of the local MP, Neela did not need to look back. She was elected vice-chairman to Rupganj Upazila Parshad. She bagged one after another plot at Purbachal satellite town with the help of Gazi. She made a huge fortune with the help of the MP and owns a luxurious house at Joar Sahara in the capital.

Misdeed of Neela knows no bound. She is allegedly involved in splitting Rupganj Awami League into several factions and her activities have earned her the title ‘Godmother’, locals said.

The land which Gazi and Neela grabbed is located just beside the 300-foot road in Bholanathpur area of Rajuk’s proposed Purbachal satellite town. The government has a plan to set up an international cricket stadium with 30,000 seating capacity like the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

But, Neela took the land in her possession by allegedly managing some officials and employees of Rajuk.

Several hundred pucca and semi-pucca stalls have been constructed on the government land. Neela earned a huge amount of money by renting out these stalls. Gazi- Neela syndicate makes illegal business to the tune of Tk 50 lakh per month.

Local people alleged that a den of drug addicts has been established around the market in Bholanathpur area where drugs are easily available. Nobody dares to protest the misdeeds of Neela as she is influential. RAB, police and administration allegedly do not take any action although illegal activities, including forcible occupation, are going on under their nose.

Anwar Hossain, a member of Gazi-Neela syndicate, controls the drug business in the area. Other members of the group are Salauddin, Bakir, Russel, Nuruzzaman, Rakib, Momen, Basit and Abu. They not only sell drugs to the addicts but also provide them with a safe place to take deadly narcotics.

Besides, adult dance shows and gambling arranged in the name of cottage industry and entertainment fair are actually damaging the future of hundreds of youths.

Local people are annoyed with Gazi and Neela for such unsocial activities in the market, a few yards away from a graveyard. Drugs are available in the surrounding places. The associates of the duo are carrying out these misdeeds. Under the MP’s patronage, extortion, theft, mugging and robbery are taking place on the 300-foot road.

Leaders and activities of Rupganj unit Awami League and its front organisations are worried about illegal activities committed by lawmaker Golam Dastagir, locals said.

Shahjahan Bhuiyan, Rupganj upazila chairman and local Awami League general secretary, said “We will not take the responsibility of the MP’s misdeeds. Golam Dastagir and his cohorts are involved in the land grabbing and drug trading. I call upon the authorities concerned to demolish the market and construct the stadium on the place.”

Rupganj upazila Awami League senior vice-president Abdul Basar Tuku, said “We know that Neela constructed the market at the behest of the MP. Golam Dastagir collects extortion via PS, APS and some other agents.”

Habibur Rahman, Rupganj upazila vice-chairman, said various illegal and unsocial activities evolved around the Neela Market, but local people cannot stop this menace for fear of retaliation from Gazi.

26/07/2019

Here is another story of Awami League MP Golam Dastagir Gazi's hunger to illegally grab land at any means even murder.

https://www.thedailystar.net/backpage/rivalry-led-the-shooting-1361440

Awami League MP Golam Dastagir Gazi using hired goons to shoot people to grab land.
Police on Monday's firing inside AL MP's office
Staff Correspondent
Chhatra League leader Mosharraf Hossain Bhuiyan was shot inside the political office of ruling Awami League lawmaker Golam Dastagir Gazi over establishing supremacy and land dispute in Narayanganj's Rupganj, police said after preliminary investigation.

“We have arrested an assistant personal secretary of the MP and collected some CCTV footage of the incident,” Shiblee Noman, additional deputy commissioner (Motijheel division) of Dhaka Metropolitan Police, told The Daily Star last night.

The arrestee is Kamruzzman Hira. Yesterday, police produced him before a Dhaka court and sought 10-day remand for him. However, the court sent him to jail.

On Monday, 22-year-old Mosharraf, vice-president of BCL's Bhulta union in Rupganj, was shot in the stomach allegedly by one Masud Rana Ashique of the upazila. The incident happened at the office in Purana Paltan, the ADC said earlier.

Mosharraf was undergoing treatment at Dhaka Medical College Hospital.

Ashique, who remains absconding, was arrested along with arms in January, 2015. “He also faces charges of extortion, land grabbing and clashes over establishing supremacy in Rupganj,” Shiblee said.

Police were trying to arrest him, the DMP official said yesterday.

Ruhul Amin, brother-in-law of Mosharraf, filed a case with Paltan Police Station against Ashique and some others on Monday night.

Mosharraf went to the lawmaker's office to settle his personal enmity with another person, said the ADC, adding that the man was also accused in the case.

On Monday evening, this correspondent saw bloodstains on the carpet of the office on the first floor of the 18-storey building.

A security guard at the building said a group of five to six men went inside the office about an hour before the incident.

MP Dastagir was outside the office, said several security guards and office staff.