Former Mayor of Barishal City Corporation, Serniabat Sadiq Abdullah, has been accused of massive corruption, irregularities, and misuse of power during his time in office. Here’s a simple breakdown of the allegations against him:

🏛️ Abuse of Power and Illegal Appointments

• After becoming mayor, he illegally hired more than 500 people in the city corporation.
• He also fired 139 employees for political reasons.
• His loyalists were given key roles in various social and religious institutions to extend his influence.

💰 Embezzlement and Illegal Collections

• In city development projects, he allegedly demanded flats or shares in buildings as a form of commission.
• If contractors refused, he used the city corporation to shut down their work.
• He even tried to claim a share in a building owned by his uncle and had parts of it destroyed when refused.

🏞️ Illegal Use of Public Land

• Despite a court order, he took over land along the Barishal-Dhaka highway and built a park in his mother’s name.
• This led to the destruction of local businesses in that area by city bulldozers.

📜 Political Manipulation and Syndicate Control

• As the city’s Awami League general secretary, he controlled local markets, ferry terminals, and transport hubs.
• His followers reportedly collected illegal tolls from these places.
• Anyone who didn’t follow his orders faced harassment by the city corporation.

🏟️ Seizing Power in Local Institutions

• In 2019, he took over as President of the Barishal Club without any proper election, which triggered public outrage.

📉 Current Situation

• Sadiq Abdullah lost his position as mayor amid growing public resentment over his misrule.
• Locals demand a full investigation into his actions and appropriate punishment.
• His current whereabouts are unclear.