Swechchhasebak League president relieved of post

Swechchhasebak League President Molla Md Abu Kausar has been relieved of his post, Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader disclosed today.

Quader, also the road transport and bridges minister, was addressing reporters after attending AL’s extended meeting at Dhanmondi in the morning.

A list prepared recently by the crime division of Dhaka Metropolitan Police shows that six illegal casinos were run and controlled by some top leaders of the ruling Awami League’s youth front Jubo League and other associate bodies in “Motijheel Club Para area”.

According to the list, the Swechchhasebak League president runs an illegal casino at the Dhaka Wanderers Club.

Since September 18, the law enforcers have been conducting drives against illegal casinos, bars, and spa and have arrested some top leaders of the ruling Awami League’s youth front Jubo League and other associate bodies.