A case has been filed after an extortion demand was allegedly made from Professor Dr. Kamrul Islam, Managing Director of the Center for Kidney Diseases and Urology (CKDU) Hospital in Dhaka, by individuals claiming to represent Jubo Dal. Former Jubo Dal leader Md. Moin Uddin Moin was named as the main accused, along with seven to eight unidentified persons. The case was filed on Saturday night by Md. Abu Hanif, the hospital’s operation theater in-charge.

According to the report, Jubo Dal’s central leaders, including President Abdul Monayem Munna and General Secretary Mohammad Nurul Islam Nayan, visited the hospital after the incident was publicized. They assured strict action against those involved and said law enforcement agencies were working to arrest the culprits. A viral CCTV footage had earlier shown a local leader threatening hospital staff while demanding money under the Jubo Dal banner.

The accused leader has also been alleged to have been intimidating hospital staff and demanding money since the July uprising, and of attempting to incite a mob outside the hospital by labeling Dr. Kamrul Islam as affiliated with the Awami League.