Rajshahi BNP leader accused of cheating

Charghat BNP president realised Tk 14.53 lakh from 22 youths, victims allege

12 January 2009, 18:00 PM

RU Correspondent

Allegations have been made against Charghat upazila BNP president Aby Sayed Chad that he 'cheated' 22 jobless youths and took Tk 14.5 lakh from them by giving them appointment in an educational institution which does not have government approval. Some of the victims at a press conference at the Metropolitan Press Club yesterday alleged that Chad cheated they by concealing facts about the institution. The victims included some teachers, employees and guardians of students of the school-- Chakzikra Technical School at Charghat upazila in Rajshahi. Masud Rana, a victim who was recruited as a teacher, said Chad, after setting up the school in 2002, took Tk 14. 53 lakh from 22 youths as donation for giving jobs. The BNP leader then asked them to collect students and they managed admission of about 60 students, said another victim Anwar Hossain, also appointed a teacher. When the students went for registration to appear at examination, they found that their school was not registered either with the Technical Education Board or with any other government authority, Islam Uddin, a guardian alleged. “While taking money for jobs, the BNP leader showed us papers showing approval of the school by the education ministry and the Technical Education Board”, said another teacher Kamal Hossain. “We (teachers) later investigated and found that the school had no permission either from the ministry or from the Technical Education Board. Chad showed us fake papers”, Kalam said. The teachers said they filed a case with a magistrate court in Rajshahi on August 29, 2007, which is under investigation. They also showed newsmen documents to prove that Chad realised money from them. They said they met Chad several times for the money but he threatened them. The teachers urged the government to take action against Chad. When contacted, Chad, also Salua Union Parishad chairman, denied the allegations, saying he has all papers in favour of the school.