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Dhaka surveyor arrested over allegation of demanding Tk 1 lakh bribe
A surveyor working in Dhaka has been taken into custody on suspicion of soliciting a bribe of Tk 1 lakh from a citizen. The arrest marks the latest in a series of corruption cases involving city officials.
LSN Bangladesh ·
Law enforcement authorities in Dhaka apprehended a surveyor on charges of allegedly attempting to extort Tk 1 lakh from a complainant. The arrest was made following a report filed regarding the illicit demand for money in exchange for official services.
According to available information, the surveyor had allegedly demanded the bribe during the course of carrying out survey-related duties in the capital. The exact details surrounding the nature of the services involved remain unclear, though such corruption allegations have become increasingly common among city administrative staff.
The arrested individual is currently in custody as authorities continue their investigation into the matter. Officials are examining whether the surveyor had engaged in similar practices with other individuals seeking survey services in Dhaka.
The case highlights ongoing concerns about corruption within municipal administrative ranks in the capital city, where citizens have repeatedly lodged complaints against officials demanding illegal payments for routine services.