'I am not greedy for money, 5 crore will be enough,' Viral Kalbela News
October 3, 202411 Mins Read
Jumbangla Desk: The information of a terrible scam regarding recruitment in the civil administration has been leaked. Along with this, the senior secretary of the Ministry of Public Administration who has been appointed on the basis of contract. Mokhles Ur Rahman and the controversial two joint secretaries. The information of direct involvement of Ziauddin Ahmed and Ali Azam has emerged. In the sensitive WhatsApp conversation of a joint secretary with that senior secretary, the information about the recent appointment of the Deputy Commissioner (DC) has also surfaced. Some of the screenshots of the conversation are circulating in various important quarters of the state, which is causing a stir even within the administration itself.

Zakir Hussain Liton's report published in today's issue of Jatiya Daily Kalbela with screenshots of some very sensitive parts of this conversation has already gone viral.

According to the report, after the fall of the Sheikh Hasina government in the movement of students, the Nobel-winning economist Professor It is also believed to have been a planned DC 'recruitment' with huge financial benefits to embarrass the Muhammad Yunus government. Many concerned consider the matter as a conspiracy against Yunus government.

When called to inquire about this, the senior secretary of the Ministry of Public Administration said. Mokhles Ur Rahman did not receive. Later, when SMS was sent, he wrote in reply, 'The question does not arise'. On the other hand, the joint secretary. Although various attempts were made to contact Ziauddin Ahmed, it was not possible to contact him.

Daily Kalbela recently published a report on the recovery of a check of Rs 3 crore from the office of a joint secretary and some letters related to DC recruitment. When there was an uproar over the report, the administration was shaken. The Ministry of Public Administration formed a committee to investigate the incident. Finally, on Tuesday night, the official who had raised the finger of suspicion, the joint secretary has been removed from the Ministry of Public Administration. However, the senior secretary of the ministry, Mokhles Ur Rahman, had earlier called a press conference and claimed that Kalbela's report was 'rumour' and 'misleading'.

According to related sources, some information of the conversation between them (Mokhles-Zia) has been seized by various quarters of the government since August 28. In the conversation, the senior secretary asked the joint secretary Zia to speak directly instead of talking on WhatsApp. Because now he is in the sensitive chair and also mentions that he is being watched by the detectives. But after the fall of the government, the intelligence agencies are not as active as before, Dr. Zia assured the senior secretary. Meanwhile they also talk on WhatsApp calls. In a text message, Zia assured the secretary that everything has been sorted out regarding the appointment of DC and now no one can do anything. In a message, the secretary claimed himself 'Nirlov' and made a demand of only 5 crores. Zia gives him good news and tells him to keep 10 crores. Satisfied with this, the secretary said to him, 'Well, that's fine, whatever you think is good.' However, the secretary also told Zia that he is not greedy for money. In the conversation, the secretary described the intelligence agency as a 'chameleon' and advised Zia to watch out for it. In this regard, Zia assured the senior secretary not to take any tension. In the conversation, the secretary also asked for half a dollar and the rest to his men in cash.

During their conversation, they asked Zia to secretly type the names for DC. However, the secretary advised to confirm the names of the four to avoid 'mutiny' over the appointment of DC. Later in the notification they were appointed as DCs in important districts. And placing responsibility on Ali Imam Mazumdar, the advisor appointed to the office of the Chief Advisor in the DC recruitment process; The issue of APD Additional Secretary of Public Administration being kept out and SSB Special Member Akmal Hossain Azad also came up. Apart from this, when the notification of DC appointment will be, it also comes up and according to their conversation, the notification of DC appointment is made on that particular day.

It is known that after the new government took over, the interim government withdrew 59 deputy commissioners in two phases. After extensive scrutiny, DCs were appointed in those districts in a notification issued in two phases on September 9 and 10. But complaints started coming from different quarters about this appointment. Allegations were made that some important officials of the administration have appointed Awami League related people who held various important positions during the fallen government as DCs 'in return for financial benefits'. Highlighting the issue, the officials who were deprived and discriminated against during the three terms of the previous Awami League government made a huge fuss. In view of their demands, the government canceled the notification of DCs of 9 districts and issued re-notifications with reshuffle of four.

Officials who suffered discrimination claim, two joint secretaries. Ziauddin Ahmed and Ali Azam have been appointed as DCs in exchange for money from Awami League officials. Ali Azam, Joint Secretary, was removed from the Ministry of Public Administration and transferred to Sylhet due to these allegations and commotion. On the other hand, a special member of the Superior Selection Board SSB and Health Secretary Akmal Hossain Azad as the head of a multi-member investigation committee was formed in the incident of commotion. The senior secretary of public administration informed in a press conference on Monday that the ministry has decided to punish 17 officials for their involvement in the commotion on the recommendation of the committee, which has caused widespread reactions inside and outside the administration. Bangladesh Administrative Service Association (BASA) held a meeting last Tuesday night to review the decision of the Ministry. It was decided to write a letter to the government for its immediate withdrawal against the decision of the ministry from the meeting held at Biam in the capital. In such a context, the information of another joint secretary's conversation was leaked.

Kalbella reviews and searches for leaked mobile screenshots in various ways. It can be seen that Ziauddin Ahmed Sreda is at one end. He was earlier serving as Deputy Director of Sustainable and Renewable Energy Development Authority (SREDA). That is why it is believed that the sign 'Sreda' may be next to his name. The mobile number that is seen in the conversation can also be found by the joint secretary of the APD division of the Ministry of Public Administration. Registered in the name of Ziauddin Ahmed. His mobile number is given in the Election Commission's National Identity Card (NID) server. Apart from this, Bangladesh Telecommunication Corporation (BTRC) found the mobile number. Registration information is available in the name of Ziauddin Ahmed. The information of the LIC branch of the police also says that the number is Dr. Ziauddin. It could not be ascertained who was spoken to at the other end. However, the person on the other end reviewed the type of conversation and the overall topic. Ziauddin Ahmed's senior officer and senior secretary of public administration. Md. Mokhles ur Rahman's ball can be easily guessed. And the pictures of the conversation have been confirmed by the experts to be from an iPhone.

According to the information of the Ministry of Public Administration, after the fall of the Sheikh Hasina government on August 13, the 20th batch officer Dr. Ziauddin has been promoted from senior assistant secretary to deputy secretary and assigned to public administration by issuing a notification. He joined on that day. Then on August 18, he was promoted to joint secretary and joined on the same day. And the information of his interaction with the senior secretary is next. On the other hand, after returning from retirement on August 28, the official of the '82 batch was appointed as the senior secretary of the Ministry of Public Administration. Mokhles ur Rahman. He joined on that day.

Terrible information on SMS: It can be seen from the chat of WhatsApp, Mokhles ur Rahman congratulated him after joining. Zia.

That day at 9:30 pm to the secretary. Zia wrote, 'Assalamu alaikum sir, congratulations sir.' At 9:17 the secretary replied 'Thank you Zia. Come see me tomorrow. I will talk face to face.' Zia writes, 'Yes sir.' The secretary writes again 'Come there tomorrow.' In response, Zia said, 'Of course, sir.'

At 9:28 pm, Zia said, 'Sir, everyone is appreciating.' At 9:42, the secretary replied, 'What do you say?' Zia's reply, 'Sir everyone says Mokhles is a qualified man, Mokhles is coming from Harvard.' Then at 9:44 minutes Zia called on WhatsApp but the senior secretary did not receive. Later at 9:56 the secretary called back and spoke to Zia for two minutes. It is not known what happened at that time.

Then on August 30, Friday at 8:10 pm, the secretary wrote to Zia, 'Whatever you do, do it very carefully, don't give text to any number other than WhatsApp.' At 8:16, Zia's reply was, 'Okay sir, I'm getting ready. No one can do anything now.' At 8:21, the secretary said, "Actually, I don't really need 5c." Zia replied, 'I will keep 10c for you sir.'

Now the secretary said, 'Okay, whatever you think is good. I have no greed for money. Watch out for the chameleons.' Zia said, 'Sir, I am careful, you don't take tension.' At 8:32 p.m. the secretary wrote again, 'Give half 5c to the dollar; Give the rest in cash to my man.' In response, Zia said, 'Sir, as you say.' The secretary said, 'There is no problem with WhatsApp.' Zia's reply, 'No sir. Hasina could not and now the detectives are weak.'

Then the secretary called Zia at 8:39 and they talked for three minutes. At 9:18, Zia said to the secretary, 'Sir, one party wants 50/52. They have to pay for it. Otherwise there will be trouble.' Then at 9:20 minutes the secretary called Zia and spoke for 50 seconds. At 9:26, Zia wrote, 'They will give 200.' 'They want to know where to take it? In Singapore or Thailand?' What will be the mode of payment?' The secretary writes, 'You and Azam fix it.' After that, Zia called the secretary at 9:41 but there was no response.

Later, at 10:22 and 10:27, Secretary Zia was called twice, but was not received. Then at 10:31, Zia wrote, 'Sir, I guarantee.' The secretary's reply, 'If you can, give five C (five crores) in advance.' Zia said, 'Okay sir.' Now the secretary said, 'Bring them to type in secret, I will let them pass, keep three or four of them.' Zia said, 'Yes sir, I am keeping ….' The secretary said again, 'Come secretly early in the morning.' Zia's reply was, 'Okay sir.'

At 7:13 a.m. on Sunday, September 1, Zia wrote, 'Sir Salam.' At 7:22, the secretary replied, 'Say.' Zia said, 'Sir, everything is ready.' The secretary said, 'very good. clear all payments 5th September, I will do their GO asap, probably on September 9 and 10' Zia's reply, 'Of course sir.'

Secretary Zia was called twice at 8:07:00 and 10:00 on Monday, September 2, but was not received. Then Zia called the secretary at 8:33 am and they talked for 7 minutes. At 8:52 in the morning, the secretary wrote again, 'Can you come there at night?' Jiya replied, 'Yes sir.' The secretary said, 'What is the situation over there, give an update.' At that time, Zia said, 'I and Azam have fixed everything together, sir, don't take tension, keep APD out of the system by working. He can't make trouble.'

The secretary said, 'Do everything right and don't stress about him, I will throw him into the system. And if someone says something, don't mention my name, 'Ali Imam sir and Ahsan Kibria's name will be mentioned. Let's say they do everything right. They will make DCO. Because Polapine cannot reach them.' Zia said, 'Yes sir. Now keep Akmal sir in hand. Need some support. On the first day, he was abusing the officers as Adamji. Because of this the officers are upset with him. If you provoke him a little, he will be under pressure. Then something can be done on it. The officers will think that he is already displeased with them, that's why he didn't give them.' The secretary wrote, "Okay, don't worry about them, I'm an old player, you do your work." Zia said, 'Yes sir.'

The secretary said, 'I saw how you made Ahsan Kibria controversial. Of course, it has been an advantage for us.' Zia said, 'Yes sir.' You sir trust me and Azam.' The secretary said, 'ok. Zia said, thank you sir. Then on that day at 8:01 PM Secretary Zia called but did not receive. Later Zia called the secretary at 9:05 PM and spoke for 12 seconds and 59 seconds at 9:13 PM.

According to Dr. Ziauddin Ahmed, Joint Secretary of Public Administration Ministry's APD, and Public Administration Secretary Mokhles ur Rahman are already close due to the fact that their village houses are in the same district. Another controversial joint secretary Ali Azam and Dr. Zia is known to be very close to the administration.

Incidentally, on September 24, 'DC's appointment with a cash check of 3 crore rupees!' Daily Kalbela published the report under the title. The joint secretary said. The receipt of the said check and a letter containing some suggestive information regarding the appointment of DC from Ziauddin's room is highlighted. The check was drawn in favor of Abdul Awal, who was appointed as the DC of Naogaon. However, the check was not cashed. A person named Mirza Sabed Ali, the payer of the cheque, gave the check against the bank account of Padma Bank's Laxmibazar branch in the capital. On inquiry into the matter, the payer of the check Sabed Ali admitted to Kalbela. However, Naogaon DC Abdul Awal denied the matter.

On the same day Dainik Samakal and Jumna TV published reports detailing the same. Still, the Ministry of Public Administration formed a one-member investigation committee to verify and confirm the authenticity of Kalbela's report. Kalbela's reporter was summoned twice for a speech there. The reporter showed respect to the investigation committee and appeared before the committee and presented evidence in favor of the report. Apart from this, various media including private television news twenty-four also published related reports.

Last Monday, Public Administration Senior Secretary Mokhles Ur Rahman claimed in a press conference, 'That check was a fake cheque.' Kalbela has made such news to go viral and said that he will direct the information ministry to take action against the newspaper. However, even though he said it was fake, the account of that check was opened in 2023 by depositing two thousand rupees. At present it is confirmed that there is no money as that bank. And he claimed that the KYC form was not properly filled while opening the account. Therefore, measures are called for to ensure that KYC forms are duly filled in opening accounts; At the same time, he directed the law enforcement agencies to take action against the person who gave the cheque. And he assured that Joint Secretary Ali Azam, who was named in the DC case, will be transferred to Sylhet and the rest will also be transferred. In such a context, on Tuesday night, another joint secretary. Ziauddin Ahmed was removed from public administration and transferred to Savar.-Kalbela