Dhaka: Three lawmakers have sparked off controversy by allegedly committing money laundering, extortion and woman persecution.
They seem to be skeptical about the country’s fight against the corona pandemic and its socioeconomic impactz
The trio are Mohammad Shahid Islam Papul, an MP from Laxmipur-2 constituency (independent), Naimur Rahman Durjoy, an MP from Manikganj-1 constituency (Awami League), and MP Enamul Haque of Rajshahi 4 constituency (Awami League).
Arrested in Kuwait, Papul has tarnished image of the country and its people. He is accused of laundering money and trafficking in human. He is arrested and placed on remand in the host country.
Many expatriates in Kuwait and Middle East countries are facing stigma due to the offence committed by Papul. Meanwhile, Durjoy is allegedly engaged in various crimes and corruption in his constituency causing great sufferings for the people. Sources and aggrieved people said the lawmaker has been indulging in extortion, land grading, abuse of power and nepotism. Many of his relatives are hand in gloves.
Enamul Haque is facing allegation of persecution of woman. A woman claiming to be his second wife gave a facebook post recently putting the ruling party in awkward situation. She accused him of marrying her secretly and killing her foetus afterwards.
The complainant, Ayesha Akter Liza, said she is ready to go any length to prove the allegation. Several leaders of the ruling Awami League and political analysts said lawmakers are totally indifferent towards the crisis of the country caused by Covid-19. The lawmakers are expected to have political wisdom and guards to behave accordingly. But, the trio is an exception. They are weakening the country’s efforts by disdainful activities.
