The New Nation - Internet Edition

Syful Islam

Recently freed business tycoon Abdul Awal Mintoo is working with his three books he wrote during five months in jail.

"I wrote three books on 'my jail life', 'jail reform' and 'politics after 1/11'. I will be publishing those once the emergency is lifted," Mintoo told The New Nation Monday night.

Replying to a question he said, "It was for the first time for me in jail. I hope it will be the last time, too."

The former FBCCI president hesitated to utter a single word on his future plans.

"I received many requests from different local and international media for interview but I declined those. On Sunday, for the first time after being set free from jail, I gave a long interview to The New York Times."

The business magnate, who is always fond of commenting on different issues and also plays a mysterious role in the national politics, said, "Allow me some more days to observe the situation… its not proper time to comment."

On his books, Mintoo said, one book will contain the descriptions of the moments, the times, day-to-day affairs and about his VIP jail mates'.

"The second book will contain issues related to reform in jail," said the reformist business leader who proposed a detailed reform of Bangladesh politics during his presidential role of apex trade body FBCCI.

And the rest will come with Mintoo's observation on political situation in the country after 1/11. In the book Mintoo may come up with the reason behind his arrest and many more.

Joint forces arrested former FBCCI President Abdul Awal Mintoo on May 29 last from near Naval Headquarters in Banani at night on his way back from Bogra.

He was accused of owning huge money misusing his position as the former President of FBCCI and his relations with the Government. He was given detention on different charges. Mintoo was freed from jail on November 8.