 Patuakhali district Jubo Dal president Mashiur Rahman Khan who escaped the wrath of RAB was found moving out of the town early today with Commerce Minister Altaf Hossain Chowdhury.
| Merely reading that sentence takes my breath away... |
Mashiur, a close associate of Chowdhury, was wanted for extortion and criminal activities. RAB raided his home on Oct 8 and 9 and arrested nine of his associates when Mashiur managed to escape.
"Feet, don't fail me now!"
"It's the RAB! Don't kill us, please!" |
He stayed in hideout until the Commerce Minister arrived in the town on Wednesday, informed sources said.
| "Sit tight, Muggsy! Don't go outside! I'll see what I can do!" |
Mashiur told reporters on cell phone that there was no case against him.
| "The witnesses are all dead!" |
As district Jubo Dal president he has the right to move with a minister in connection with organisational programmes. He said RAB raided his home in the town on the basis of wrong information given by his political foes.
| "Yeah! It wuz a frameup, see? Tell 'em, Mr. Commerce Minister!" |
RAB-8 commander Major Mamun said nine associates of Mashiur were arrested from his home when he (Mashiur) remained absconding. The arrested persons were sent to prison when produced before the court. Commerce Minister was not available for comment as he left Patuakhali early today. |