Mohammad Jahangir Alam is a high-ranking government official in Bangladesh who served as the Secretary of the Health Services Department under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. However, serious allegations have been raised against him, which have created controversy in his career.
🧾 Allegations and Controversy
- Corruption and Illegal Wealth: The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) is investigating allegations that Mohammad Jahangir Alam, through irregularities and corruption, accumulated assets worth 15 thousand crores of taka in the names of himself and his family members, both in Bangladesh and abroad. As a result of these allegations, the court has imposed a travel ban on him and his family members.
- Illegal Wealth Smuggling Abroad: The ACC has found that Mohammad Jahangir Alam and others attempted to flee the country. There are also accusations of illegally smuggling assets abroad.
- Autocracy in Promotions and Appointments: Due to his long tenure in the same position, allegations of denying promotions to colleagues and autocratic behavior have emerged. Additionally, there are complaints about irregularities in foreign trips and the lack of opportunities for officials to attend training or pursue studies abroad.
- Adding Tobacco Company’s Interests: There are also allegations that he included regulatory measures that benefited tobacco companies. However, no official investigation or final decision has been made regarding these claims.
Mohammad Jahangir Alam is an important figure in Bangladesh’s public administration, but some aspects of his tenure have been controversial and criticized. The allegations against him are currently under investigation by the government.