Chhatra Dal Demands Probe into Alleged Corruption of Asif Mahmud

Chhatra Dal has demanded an investigation and trial over allegations of large-scale corruption involving former adviser Asif Mahmud Sajib Bhuiyan. The organisation called for the matter to be investigated through the Anti-Corruption Commission and for legal action to be taken accordingly.

The demand was raised on Monday during the second consecutive day of a sit-in programme in front of the Election Commission, protesting alleged irregularities in the postal ballot system and other issues.

Chhatra Dal General Secretary Nasir Uddin Nasir alleged that Asif Mahmud was involved in corruption amounting to thousands of crores during his tenure as an adviser. He also accused him of attempting to intimidate the Election Commission, calling such actions unacceptable against an independent constitutional body.

He said Chhatra Dal has been carrying out peaceful programmes and recently held a meeting with a senior Election Commission official to present their concerns.

Nasir further alleged that irregularities similar to past controversial elections are re-emerging, citing reports of postal ballots being found in private residences. He described the situation as alarming for the democratic process.

Although the Election Commission acknowledged irregularities in the postal ballot process, it failed to clearly explain how ballots reached private homes, he added.

Calling on the Election Commission to remain firm, Nasir urged it not to bow to pressure or intimidation from any newly formed political group.

He also criticised the role of the vice-chancellor of Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, alleging a lack of transparency in the handling of directives related to the student union election.

According to him, the resignation of a majority of the election committee members has raised serious doubts about the possibility of holding a fair and credible election.

Chhatra Dal reiterated its demand for the vice-chancellor’s resignation and announced that the protest would continue until their demands are met.