Former mayor of Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC), Md. Atiqul Islam, is facing serious allegations of corruption, embezzling over a thousand crore taka, and laundering money to foreign countries. He allegedly used DNCC for personal business interests and political influence, building a corrupt syndicate involving his close family and associates.
💰 Embezzlement & Fake Expenses:
- Metro Rail event scam: Showed a cost of Tk 5 crore, while the actual cost was only Tk 50 lakh.
- Fake projects: Spent hundreds of crores on so-called projects like artificial rain, tree planting, temperature control, and website development.
- Appointed his daughter, Bushra, as “Chief Heat Officer” and spent crores on imaginary projects under her name.
🌍 Money Laundering & Foreign Assets:
- Built massive wealth in the USA, Canada, Singapore, Malaysia, and Dubai.
- Owns companies and real estate abroad, many under fake or family names.
- His daughter directly managed several overseas projects.
🧑🤝🧑 Corrupt Syndicate & Political Misuse:
- Created a tight-knit syndicate with family and loyal associates.
- Forged bills and vouchers to embezzle government funds.
- Turned DNCC into a hub of corruption under the cover of development work.
📂 Intimidation & Abuse of Power:
- Honest officials who refused to sign fake documents were harassed and transferred.
- Employees were pressured to stay silent or risk losing their jobs.
⚖️ Legal Actions & Escape:
- Fled the country just before Sheikh Hasina’s resignation.
- Faces over 100 legal cases, including cybercrime and corruption.
- Victims have also filed cases against him regarding Vashantek and Kolmilata project scams.
During Atiqul Islam’s term, DNCC became a symbol of corruption, nepotism, and political abuse. Instead of using public tax and government funds for service, he allegedly looted and smuggled out hundreds of crores for personal gain.