Written by Reported By: Bangladesh – Location: Bangladesh
Zunaid Ahmed Palak, the former State Minister for Posts, Telecommunications, and Information Technology in Bangladesh, is currently facing multiple allegations:
1. Corruption Allegations: The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has launched an investigation into corruption allegations against him1.
2. Election Interference: A writ petition has been filed against him for allegedly interfering in the Singra Upazila parishad election in Natore2.
3. Internet Shutdowns: He is also under investigation for ordering phased internet shutdowns during the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement3.
These allegations have led to significant legal and public scrutiny.
Reference:
- https://www.dhakatribune.com/bangladesh/court/356095/palak-tuku-4-others-remanded-over-ideal-college
- https://www.dhakatribune.com/bangladesh/court/355658/application-filed-for-registering-csa-case-against
- https://businesspostbd.com/national/palak-lied-betrayed-public-during-internet-blackout-report
- https://www.tbsnews.net/bangladesh/bfiu-orders-freeze-bank-accounts-palak-wife-915756
- https://en.somoynews.tv/news/2024-08-13/5FUJ6RzO
- https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/7rh73pjode
- https://www.thedailystar.net/news/bangladesh/crime-justice/news/murder-case-tuku-palak-placed-seven-day-remand-3686431
- https://www.dhakatribune.com/bangladesh/354781/former-deputy-speaker-tuku-state-minister-palak
- https://www.tbsnews.net/bangladesh/former-deputy-speaker-tuku-state-minister-palak-arrested-917041