Man claiming to be Jubo Dal leader demands Tk5 lakh from kidney specialist; organisation denies affiliation

A local individual, identifying himself as a Jubo Dal
organising secretary, demanded Tk5 lakh from noted kidney specialist Professor
Dr Kamrul Islam, hospital authorities said, following a dispute over food
supply at his CKD & Urology Hospital in Shyamoli.
After the media reported the
incident, senior leaders of Jubo Dal visited the hospital in the early hours of
today (11 April), stating that the accused is not affiliated with the
organisation and assuring action.
According to hospital sources, the
accused, identified as Moin Uddin, is a resident of Shyamoli and had been
supplying food to the hospital.
Authorities said he began charging higher prices recently. After this was
identified, he was removed, and Dr Kamrul, also the managing director of the
hospital, took over procurement himself.
Following his removal, Moin
allegedly began threatening hospital staff and demanded Tk5 lakh.
He also brought groups of people to the hospital premises and attempted to
intimidate employees.
Hospital authorities further said
he labelled Dr Kamrul a "crony" of the banned Awami League and tried
to force him and others out of the hospital.
Yesterday (10 April), he reportedly gathered 60 to 70 people in front of the
hospital, where they chanted slogans against Dr Kamrul. Police later arrived
and brought the situation under control.
Abu Bakar Siddique, personal secretary to Dr Kamrul and assistant administrator
of the hospital, said, "Dr Kamrul arranges food for patients without
taking any money. Since 5 August 2024, Moin had been supplying food,
identifying himself as a Jubo Dal organising secretary. Before Eid-ul-Fitr, he
supplied 25 sacks of rice at higher prices. After this was identified, he was
removed."
He added, "Since then, he has
been pressuring staff in various ways. He issued threats to hospital officials
and demanded Tk5 lakh. When the demand was not met, he gathered people in front
of the hospital and created unrest."
He also said a General Diary was
filed with the Sher-e-Bangla Nagar Police Station about a month ago, but the
matter was not resolved.
Following media reports on the
incident, a delegation led by Jubo Dal President Abdul Monayem Munna and
General Secretary Mohammad Nurul Islam Noyon visited the hospital around 1:30am
today.
After meeting the physician, they
said that the individual is not a member of Jubo Dal and added that he is using
the organisation's name for personal gain.
They also contacted law enforcement
officials and requested action against the accused, assuring that those
involved in extortion would not be spared.
Monirul Islam, officer-in-charge of
Sher-e-Bangla Nagar Police Station, said a complaint has been received.
"We are investigating the matter and trying to apprehend the
accused," he said.
















