Businessman Md Monirul Islam has strongly protested a report published by the daily Inqilab on September 5, 2026, titled \u201cFascist\u2019s Ally Monirul Laundered Tk 20,000 Crore\u201d, calling the allegations against him false, baseless, fabricated and motivated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In a written protest sent to the Editor of Daily Inqilab on September 9, Monirul Islam said the report linked him to money laundering, hundi transactions, tax evasion, usury, extortion, land grabbing, illegal acquisition of wealth, political influence and alleged ties with leaders of the Bangladesh Awami League, including an alleged \u201cChhakka Group.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He categorically denied all the allegations, saying he has never held any position in the Bangladesh Awami League or any of its affiliated or associated organisations. He also rejected the description of him as a \u201cfascist\u2019s ally\u201d, saying it was defamatory and made without any supporting evidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Regarding the allegation that he laundered Tk 20,000 crore, Monirul said he has never been involved in money laundering, hundi transactions or any form of illegal transfer of funds. He also denied allegations of tax evasion, extortion, land grabbing, usury and illegal accumulation of wealth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The report also portrayed Hafiz Ahmed as a person allegedly victimised by Monirul Islam. In his written protest, Monirul rejected the claim and alleged that Hafiz Ahmed had taken large amounts of money from him, banks and other individuals and subsequently misappropriated the funds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to Monirul, a case filed by him in 2023 against Hafiz Ahmed resulted in the court sentencing Hafiz Ahmed to one year and six months in prison following judicial proceedings. He further claimed that Hafiz Ahmed has faced legal proceedings and convictions in connection with debts and loan-related cases involving different banks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Monirul also claimed that more than 76 cases are currently pending against Hafiz Ahmed, according to information known to him. He further alleged that Hafiz Ahmed and his wife had fled abroad using fraudulent passports after allegedly deceiving the High Court. These claims, however, are presented here as allegations made by Monirul Islam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He referred to reports published in several national newspapers on January 3, 2024, concerning Hafiz Ahmed\u2019s arrest on December 23, 2023, an alleged debt of around Tk 26 crore to NRBC Bank, convictions in multiple cases and arrest warrants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Monirul further said that on May 2, 2025, he filed a case with Motijheel Police Station against Hafiz Ahmed, his wife Saifun Nahar Mahenu, son Abdullah Al Rafe, daughters Fabiha Zahin Raida and Saima Sadia, and Nasir Ahmed Jarjis over an alleged failure to return approximately Tk 15,92,69,567 in investment and outstanding dues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He claimed that following an investigation, a charge sheet was submitted to the court against the six accused on May 31, 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Monirul alleged that the Inqilab report failed to adequately verify the relevant court records, case documents, investigation findings and charge sheet before presenting Hafiz Ahmed as a victim and portraying him as a wrongdoer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He expressed concern that interested parties may have supplied one-sided or misleading information to the reporter with the intention of exerting pressure on him regarding the recovery of his legitimate dues and ongoing legal proceedings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While expressing respect for press freedom and investigative journalism, Monirul said serious allegations against an individual should be published only after independently verifying relevant cases, investigations, charge sheets, financial records and other documentary evidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He urged the newspaper authorities to take appropriate action regarding what he described as a false and defamatory report and requested that his written protest be published with due prominence in both the online and print editions of the newspaper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He also warned that, if necessary, he would take appropriate legal action under the prevailing laws to protect his reputation, dignity and legal rights.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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