Three employees of the Boda upazila land office in Panchagarh have been accused of extorting extra money for land mutation and hearing date scheduling. Several videos showing bribery have spread across social media. The accused employees are credit checking-cum-sairat assistant Al Amin Labu, office assistant Harun or-Rashid, and surveyor Abu Soheb.
Service seekers alleged that they have to pay an extra one to 20,000 Taka despite paying official fees. Surveyor Abu Soheb allegedly demands five thousand Taka or more through Al Amin Labu. Labu takes between three to ten thousand Taka, while office assistant Harun or-Rashid reportedly charges one thousand Taka for scheduling hearing dates.
Accused surveyor Abu Soheb and office assistant Harun or-Rashid denied the allegations, while Al Amin Labu could not be reached. Boda Upazila Nirbahi Officer Md. Rabiul Islam stated that departmental action will be taken after informing higher authorities regarding the irregularities.
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