BNP Volunteer Wing Leader Arrested for Fraud in Chattogram

Local Correspondent

The Bangladesh Army arrested Md. Iqbal, a leader of the BNP’s volunteer wing, for fraud in Chattogram’s Lohagara area. Iqbal, 35, allegedly collected money from individuals by falsely claiming it was for the army.

Iqbal, a member of Lohagara Upazila’s volunteer wing convening committee, hails from Kathaliapara in Chunati Union. He was apprehended on Saturday afternoon and handed over to Lohagara police by the army.

Army and police sources stated that three victims lodged complaints, accusing Iqbal of using the army’s name to collect money. Following the allegations, Iqbal was summoned to the Lohagara army camp, where he admitted to taking money and returned a portion to the victims during interrogation.

Anwar Hossain, convenor of the Lohagara Volunteer Wing, confirmed Iqbal’s dismissal from the party after the allegations surfaced. “We have no connection with him anymore,” Hossain said.

Lohagara Police Officer-in-Charge Arifur Rahman stated that Iqbal remains in custody, and a case has been filed against him. He was sent to the Chattogram court on Sunday morning.