POBNEWS24, Dhaka, May 11, 2022: Shamsuddin Chowdhury Manik, a retired justice of the Appellate Division and chairman of the People’s Commission for the Investigation of Fundamentalism and Communal Terrorism, said that radical organizations, including Waz (religious) businessmen, and religious groups such as Hefazat and Jamaat, had laundered a lot of money.
We have received proof of that information. That is why we have submitted a white paper to the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) so that they can take appropriate action, he said.
He made the remarks after submitting a 2200-page investigation report to the Anti-Corruption Commission today (Wednesday) following a mass commission of inquiry into fundamentalism and communal terrorism.
“We have submitted the investigation report to the ACC,” the ex-judge said. The ACC has told us that they will take action according to the law. Anything beyond their jurisdiction will be passed on to other agencies, such as the CID, he added.
He added that the names of hundreds of Waz traders, including Muminul Haque, have been mentioned. They are hurting religious feelings. Hate is spreading against other religions. He has spoken badly against women. He is talking about preventing women from going to work. Waz traders are committing crimes every day. But no action is being taken against them.
He said taking action was recommended not only against Waz traders but also against the DCs, OCs and administrative officials who had joined and assisted during the communal attacks.
Members of the Inquiry Commission Shahriar Kabir, Barrister Turin Afroz and others were also present on the occasion.
