The local government ministry issued separate orders suspending the nine public representatives on Wednesday. A total of five UP chairmen and seven members have been suspended so far in Bangladesh over similar allegations. Four new suspended chairmen are: Md Korban Ali, chairman of Dhalarchhar Union in Pabna’s Bera Upazila, Md Abdus Salam, chairman of Panghashi Union in Sirajganj’s Raiganj Upazila, Md Alauddin Paltu, chairman of Kakchhira Union in Barguna’s Patharghata Upazila, Kazi Shahidul Islam, chairman of No. The members who were suspended are: Abdul Mannan Molla, member of Subil Union in Cumilla’s Debidwar Upazila, Md Sekandar Mia, member of Nayansree Union in Dhaka’s Nawabganj Upazila, Md Sohel Mia, member of Gazaria Union in Kishoreganj’s Bhairab Upazila, Muhammad Omar and Md Jewel Mia, members of 6 No. The ministry said charges of embezzling relief materials were proven through investigations, and they are behind bars after being detained on charges of misappropriating government aid provided for the low-income people hit by the coronavirus shutdown.

Source: bd News24 April 15, 2020 13:30 UTC