extortion

On the way to courtroom, one of the accused in Tejgaon extortion case speaks to journalists at lower court premises in Dhaka, on 27 August, 2025. Photo: TBS
Bangladesh

'Framed in a dirty game,' says ex-SAD leader Munna as four remanded in Tejgaon extortion case

Earlier, on 26 July, they had been arrested on allegations of demanding Tk50 lakh in extortion from former lawmaker, Shammi Ahmed, at her residence in Gulshan.

The brick kiln of late Bishwajit Ghosh in Faridpur. A Krishak Dal leader has allegedly demanded extortion from the owner's family for operating the brick kiln. Photo: TBS
Bangladesh

Faridpur trader family in hiding after refusing 'extortion demand from Krishak Dal leader'

Screengrab from video shared by Adviser Asif Mahmud
Bangladesh

Asif denies any link to extortion, says allegation ‘entirely politically motivated’

BNP Standing Committee Member Salahuddin Ahmed. Photo: Collected
Politics

Extortion attempt at Gulshan: BNP's Salahuddin demands probe into advisers over possible connection

Expelled joint convener of Ganatantrik Chhatra Sangsad Jane Alam Apu being escorted out of court in police custody. Photo: TBS
Court

Expelled Chhatra Sangsad leader Apu confesses to Tk50 lakh extortion attempt

Photo: TBS
Politics

Those opposing proportional representation in polls rely on thugs, extortionists, says Jamaat leader Taher

Expelled joint convener of Ganatantrik Chhatra Sangsad Jane Alam Apu being escorted out of court in police custody. Photo: TBS
Court

Shammi extortion attempt: Expelled Gonotantrik Chhatra Sangsad leader Apu in remand

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Bangladesh

Extortion list in Rajshahi bears Boalia OC's signature, officer claims 'no idea'

A videograb from a TV programme shows SAD leader Abdur Razzak Bin Sulaiman Riyad. Photo: Collected
Corruption

Tk2.25cr cheques seized from expelled SAD leader Riyad's house

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Bangladesh

4 including Jamaat leader arrested in Natore for taking over 10 shops after owners resisted extortion

A videograb from a TV programme shows SAD leader Abdur Razzak Bin Sulaiman Riyad. Photo: Collected
Bangladesh

From hope to controversy: How a SAD leader ended up in extortion case  

Police produced the accused individuals before Dhaka Chief Metropolitan Magistrate this afternoon (27 July). Photo: TBS
Court

Extortion attempt in Gulshan: 4, including SAD leader, placed on 7-day remand

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Crime

5, including SAD coordinator, held for attempted extortion at ex-MP's Gulshan residence