Police in Cumilla’s Brahmanpara upazila arrested Akter Hossain, chairman of the BRDB and former president of the upazila Chhatra League, on Sunday, March 8, for allegedly demanding Tk 1 crore in extortion related to a house construction project. He was detained from the Brahmanpara Sadar Bazar area following a case filed at the local police station.
According to police and local sources, former police officer Abdus Salam was constructing a house in the Brahmanpara Sadar area when Akter Hossain allegedly demanded Tk 1 crore and issued threats to halt the work if the demand was not met. Project engineer Md. Rajib Khan filed the case that led to the arrest. The operation was led by Officer-in-Charge Sabbir Mohammad Selim and OC (Investigation) Tomas Barua.
Police said they are investigating whether others were involved. The accused is being sent to court, and legal proceedings are ongoing.
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