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Maternity allowance 'embezzled' by UP chairman in Hatia

Published : Wednesday, 3 June, 2020 at 2:40 PM  Count : 311

Maternity allowance 'embezzled' by UP chairman in Hatia

Maternity allowance 'embezzled' by UP chairman in Hatia



An allegation of misappropriation of maternity allowance was raised against a union parishad chairman in Hatia upazila of Noakhali district.

Some 69 beneficiary mothers receive Tk 7,200 each as maternity allowance in Nijhumdwip union.

It was known that following the order of the UP chairman Mehraz Uddin, local watchman (known as Chowkidar) take Tk 3,000 from each woman
The incident occurred at Union Parishad Office at Bandartila Bazar on May 30 when the beneficiaries went there to collect their money.

Some of the victims –Marjina Begum, 22, Yasmin Begum, 26, Shoma, 22, Rubina Aktar Sumi, 20, Ferdows Begum, 35-- alleged that chowkidar Munaf took Tk 3,000 from each of them.

UP member Khabir Uddin of Ward No 1. Kefayet Ullah of Ward No 2, Nizam Uddin of Ward No 4. and female UP member of Ward No 4, 5, and 9 Tahera Begum confirmed the matter.

They alleged that when they asked the UP chairman about the matter, he could not give them any proper explanation.

Meanwhile, Chairman Mehraj Uddin denied the allegation brought against him. He said in some case of dispute between the in-laws and the woman’s father over the allowance money, he just divided the money both the parties.

UNO Md Rezaul Karim said the allowance money is credited to the personal account of the beneficiaries.

He also said he heard the matter but did not receive any formal complaint in this regard. Legal action would be taken when they get complaint.

TRT/ALM

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chairman   Hatia   Noakhali  








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