The New Nation - Internet Edition

UNB, Narayanganj

Another extortion case was filed against former BNP MP Mohammad Giasuddin on Thursday. Abu Taher, a contractor of Shiddhirganj Power Station, filed the case with Shiddhirganj thana against Giasuddin and his four associates, police said.

Other accused are Shiddhirganj thana BNP president Abdul Hye Raju, social welfare secretary Salauddin, BNP activists Jahangir and Zaman. According to the complaint Abu Taher said Giasuddin sent his four associates to his office on August 13, 2004, and on his behalf they demanded a toll of Tk 10 lakh from him which he was later forced to pay the MP by a cheque.

With this, some 15 case so far have been filed against Giasuddin who is now in jail.