A professor at Hajee Mohammad Danesh Science and Technology University (HSTU) in Dinajpur has allegedly received an extortion demand of BDT 5 lakh from an individual identifying as a leader of the “Purba Bangla Sarbahara Party,” alongside threats to kill his wife, children, and relatives if the money is not paid. The teacher has filed a General Diary (GD) with the Dinajpur Kotwali Police Station regarding the incident.
Dr. Md. Abu Sayed, Professor of the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology under the Faculty of Agriculture, filed the GD on Wednesday night (September 23).
In the GD, Professor Abu Sayed stated that he received a call on his mobile phone from an unknown number on Wednesday afternoon. The caller identified himself as “Shikdar Mohiuddin, chief of the Purba Bangla Sarbahara Party.” Initially, an extortion demand of BDT 5 lakh was made, followed by an immediate instruction to send BDT 25,000 to a bKash number.
According to the professor’s complaint, the caller claimed that several of his associates were undergoing medical treatment in Chennai, India, and needed funds for surgery. When the professor refused to pay, he was threatened with dire consequences.
The GD further notes that at one point, the individual threatened to send 20 to 25 people to abduct the professor’s wife and children from their home and murder them.
Professor Dr. Md. Abu Sayed said, “An unknown individual called me on Wednesday afternoon, used abusive language, and identified himself as a member of the Sarbahara group. At one point, he demanded extortion money. He threatened to send men to my house if the money was not paid, and even issued death threats targeting my wife and children.”
He added, “I have informed the university administration about the matter and filed a General Diary at the Dinajpur Kotwali Police Station considering the security of my family.”
Commenting on the matter, Mohammad Nurnabi, Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Kotwali Police Station, stated that the GD has been registered and an investigation is currently underway. Legal action will be taken following the inquiry.
