By The Nexus Gazette.
03/08/2024.
In a startling revelation, an investigative report by Al Jazeera has exposed a complex web of corruption involving a notorious criminal gang, high-ranking security officials, and Bangladesh’s Prime Minister, Sheikh Hasina. The investigation, titled “All the Prime Minister’s Men,” uncovers a series of illegal activities, cover-ups, and questionable alliances that undermine the country’s governance and legal system.
The report highlights a criminal syndicate led by Haris and Anis Ahmed, notorious figures in Bangladesh’s underworld. Despite being convicted of murder in 1996, both brothers have evaded justice, fleeing abroad to continue their operations under the protection of influential connections. The gang has been implicated in extorting bribes for state contracts and public sector job placements, leveraging their ties to manipulate the system to their advantage.
Central to the investigation is General Aziz Ahmed, a prominent military officer and the brothers’ sibling, who maintains close ties with Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. General Aziz’s involvement has been pivotal, allegedly facilitating the concealment of his brothers’ criminal activities and aiding in the creation of false identities for them. This connection raises serious concerns about the integrity of the country’s leadership and its commitment to justice and transparency.
Haris Ahmed, still listed among Bangladesh’s most-wanted criminals, currently resides in Budapest, Hungary, under the false identity of Mohammad Hasan. Anis Ahmed, after his murder conviction was reaffirmed in 2007, escaped to Kuala Lumpur. Leaked documents suggest that General Aziz played a crucial role in providing Haris with a fake identity, enabling him to establish businesses in Europe and accumulate significant assets.
The investigation also reveals the Ahmed brothers’ audacity, as they attended the extravagant wedding of General Aziz’s son in Dhaka in 2019. Despite their fugitive status, they were seen mingling with high-profile guests, including Bangladesh’s President Abdul Hamid and foreign dignitaries. This event, attended by the nation’s elite, underscores the depth of the corruption and the apparent impunity enjoyed by those involved.
These revelations have sent shockwaves through Bangladesh, prompting widespread calls for accountability and a thorough investigation into the allegations. The public demands transparency and justice, urging the government to address the influence of criminal elements within its ranks. The findings of this investigation cast a harsh light on the systemic issues plaguing the nation’s governance and legal systems.
As Bangladesh faces this scandal, the international community and its citizens are watching closely, hoping for a rigorous response that upholds the rule of law and restores public confidence in the country’s institutions.
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2.https://www.ajiunit.com/investigation/all-the-prime-ministers-men/