Two land office staff withdrawn in Barisal's Uzirpur over bribery allegations, driver released

Two employees have been withdrawn over allegations of taking bribes and various irregularities at the land office in Uzirpur, Barisal. At the same time, Russell Mridha, the driver (on contract) of the Upazila Assistant Commissioner (Land) office, has been released from his job.

The order in this regard was issued from the Deputy Commissioner's office on Sunday, 25 October.

Uzirpur Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) Md Ali Suja and Assistant Commissioner (Land) Umme Salma Khanam confirmed the matter.

The two withdrawn employees are Sanjida Akter, office assistant of Shikarpur Union Land Office, and Suraiya Akter, certificate assistant of the Assistant Commissioner (Land) office.

Earlier, news was published in various media on allegations of bribe transactions against Sanjida Akter and Suraiya Akter. A video in this regard spread. In addition, there was an allegation of beating a businessman centred on recording the bribery video.

After the news was published and the matter came to the administration's attention, Sanjida Akter and Suraiya Akter were attached to the Barisal Deputy Commissioner's office on Sunday. At the same time, driver Russell Mridha was released from his job.