However, I could only collect the sum after paying 6% of my total compensation at the Patuakhali deputy commissioner (DC)’s office. “Whenever I come to the DC’s office, the officers harass me for bribes worth 7-8% of the total compensation money. Those who can bribe have their files on top, and those who cannot, have their files thrown in the back.”Also Read- Slow but steady progress in Payra Port construction“We wanted the construction of the Payra deep-sea port,” said Belal Hossain Gazi, 48. Meanwhile, Patuakhali Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) (revenue) Mamunur Rashid denied accusations of receiving bribes, and said that the compensation money is being paid in instalments. The port authorities have estimated they will raise a sum of Tk5,538,617,180 from the project to pay for the compensation.

Source: Dhaka Tribune February 16, 2019 19:52 UTC