Reported By: Bangladesh – Location: Bangladesh
Here are the key allegations against former MP Kazi Nabil Ahmed:
1. Illegal Land Grabbing: Kazi Nabil Ahmed, former MP of Jessore-3 and owner of Kazi & Kazi Tea Estate, is accused of illegally occupying land in Tetulia, Panchagarh. Local landowners claim they were attacked and subjected to lawsuits if they demanded their land back.
2. Harassment and Legal Troubles: The landowners allege that they have been harassed for a long time and many have been financially ruined due to the cost of ongoing legal battles initiated by Kazi Nabil Ahmed’s side.
3. Manipulation of Land Purchases: It is alleged that Kazi Nabil Ahmed purchased thousands of acres of land at very low prices, often dealing with only one party among the landowners, leaving others deprived.
4. Protests and Appeals: The affected landowners have organized protests, human chains, and broom processions to demand the return of their land. They have also appealed to the Prime Minister and requested intervention from the army.
5. Denial by the Accused: The allegations have been denied by Jamcon Group’s Land and Legal Manager, Kamal Parvez, who claims that some opportunistic groups are trying to seize the company’s land under the current government.
6. No Formal Complaints: The Upazila Nirbahi Officer of Tetulia, Fazle Rabbi, stated that no formal complaints have been received, and that land ownership is determined by legal documents.
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