Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s former peon Jahangir Alam, who had amassed a fortune worth Tk400 crore, has fled to the United States.PauseMute
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He left for the United States on Sunday night amid widespread criticism.
Jahangir’s elder brother, Md Mir Hossain, confirmed this information to Bangla Tribune on Monday afternoon.
Earlier, the central bank ordered the freezing of the bank accounts of Jahangir Alam, his wife Kamrun Nahar and their associated institutions.
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina disclosed on Sunday that one of her household staff members had amassed a fortune worth Tk400 crore.
Investigations reveal that the man in question is Jahangir Alam, also known as “Pani Jahangir,” hailing from Khilpara union, Noakhali.
He serves as president of Khilpara Union Awami League of Chatkhil Upazila of Noakhali.
Jahangir has a four-storey house in Naharkhil village of Khilpara union.
After going to this house in the afternoon, the reporter met Mir Hossain on the ground floor. The top three floors of the house are empty. Jahangir lived on the second and third floors. There is no one there now. All floors are locked.
When asked where Jahangir is now, Mir Hossain said: “Jahangir has two wives. First wife has one child and the second wife has three children. The first wife is in the country, but Jahangir has no contact with her. Second wife lives in the US with children. Jahangir went to her on Sunday night.”
Mir Hossain also said: “We have known for a long time that he has a very good relationship with Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. He can easily go to the Prime Minister’s office. After hearing the news on Sunday night suddenly, I was ashamed and shocked to hear that he became the owner of Tk400 crore. Jahangir was still in the country. Later at night, I heard that he had gone to the United States. But I haven’t talked to him yet. All his personal mobile numbers are switched off. That’s why I can’t communicate.”
Jahangir Alam’s personal mobile number could not be connected despite multiple attempts to confirm this. He did not respond to SMS and WhatsApp messages on his mobile phone.
Jahangir, during Sheikh Hasina’s tenure in opposition, served as a staff member at her residence Sudha Sadan. He earned the nickname “Pani Jahangir” as he used to carry drinking water for Sheikh Hasina at various events. When Sheikh Hasina became prime minister, he continued working as her personal staff.
Further investigations reveal that Jahangir, despite his position, would identify himself as the prime minister’s personal assistant.
Leveraging this identity, he engaged in various lucrative activities, amassing wealth and properties in Noakhali and Dhaka. He was also often seen carrying a licensed pistol.
Although the prime minister did not mention the name and the identity of the peon, several sources in the Prime Minister’s Office said that the peon’s name is Jahangir Alam.
According to sources familiar with the matter, a notification was issued by the Prime Minister’s Office on December 6, saying Jahangir Alam had no connection with the head of government or her office. The notice warned the public to remain cautious and seek assistance from law enforcement if necessary.
Following his financial ascent, Jahangir ventured into politics, securing the vice president position of the Chatkhil upazila Awami League.
He even sought nomination for the 12th general election with the boat symbol. Despite failing to secure the symbol, he declared his intent to run as an independent candidate, though he later withdrew.
An intelligence source in the district said that Jahangir understood that he could be arrested at any time. That’s why he planned to leave the country anyway.
When asked about Jahangir Alam’s escape to the United States, Member of Parliament for Noakhali-1 Constituency HM Ibrahim said: “I have heard about it. But I do not know whether it is true or false.”
Meanwhile, the central bank ordered the freezing of the bank accounts of Jahangir Alam, his wife Kamrun Nahar and their associated institutions.
