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| Huda, Sigma, Alena sued for extortion |
| 2007-06-28 |
| A construction contractor of the Roads and Highways (R&H) Department filed two extortion cases against detained BNP leader and former communications minister Nazmul Huda, his wife Sigma Huda and Alena Khan late Tuesday night. According to a case filed with Tejgaon Police Station, Huda called Wahidur Rahman Azad, the complainant, to BSEHR (Bangladesh Society for Enforcement of Human Rights) office in February 2003 and demanded Tk 10 lakh in cash. Huda also gave an alternative to Azad, asking him to construct a conference room for the organisation. Azad said he agreed to build the conference room due to continuous pressure from Huda and it cost him Tk 5.5 lakh. On completion of the work in three months, Azad demanded the money he spent for the work from Huda, Sigma and Alena. They threatened to create problem in getting his payments from the R&H department if he demanded the money, alleged the plaintiff. Huda is a member of the national committee of the BSEHR, Sigma is its secretary general and Alena Khan is its executive director. |
| Posted by:Fred |