Extortion case filed against Shahriar Alam, 89 others 

 
RAJSHAHI, Aug 25: A case against former state minister for foreign affairs Shahriar Alam among 89 others has been lodged on charge of their alleged involvement in extortion in the district early this month.

Mukhlesur Rahman Mukul, a resident of Bagha upazila, lodged the case with Bagha Police Station on Sunday mentioning names of 39 people. In his petition, Mukhlesur Mukul mentioned that the accused people intercepted him from going home and demanded a toll of Tk 10 lakh from him.

When he refused to pay the money they snatched Tk 50,000 from him on August 3.  Mukul also pointed out that they also threatened him with death if he raises the issue in public.

Abu Bakker Siddique, Officer-in-Charge of Bagha Police Station, confirmed the  matter saying they are trying to bring the accused to book as early as possible. He, however, said all of them now remained absconding.