Journalist H. M. Ahsan Biplob—Acting Editor of the weekly Sonali Din, Jessore District Correspondent for the daily Destiny, and local correspondent for Daily Best News—has been issued a death threat aimed at suppressing an investigative news report.
The life threat was issued after Biplob gathered documentary evidence exposing the corruption and illicit activities of Md. Abul Kalam, a member of the convening committee of the banned terrorist organization National Sramik League (Dhaka North branch), President of the Construction Workers' Union, and an associate of the ousted fascist regime.
Following the incident, the victimized journalist filed a General Diary (GD) with the Jessore Kotwali Model Police Station for his security.
According to investigative sources, following the political shift on August 5, 2024, Abul Kalam continuously altered his political identity by forging fake certification letters from various political parties. Operating under multiple political guises, he has engaged in widespread fraud, deception, and financial corruption. Concerned sources revealed that as an ally of the former fascist regime, Kalam has been executing a calculated agenda to question and undermine diverse political and social organizations.
Specific records obtained by the journalist show that in February 2026, Kalam embezzled Tk 2.5 lakh from a victim in two installments under the pretext of securing a job promotion and a favorable transfer for a government official. Kalam took Tk 2 lakh transferred directly into his son's bank account on February 23, followed by another Tk 50,000 in cash on February 26, promising the transfer.
While gathering evidence for the story, Journalist H. M. Ahsan Biplob received a call on his WhatsApp number from an international line (+855969860772) at 11:57 AM on November 10, 2026.
Read nextFresh Garment Worker Unrest Erupts in Hemayetpur, Savar; Police Fire Tear Gas and Sound GrenadesThe caller, identifying himself as a member of the Purba Bangla Communist Party (Sarbahara) in Abhaynagar, issued a direct threat: "If you publish anything against Sramik League leader Abul Kalam, we will kill you. If you don't know about the Communist Party, find out and beware." Immediately after issuing the threat, the caller blocked the journalist's number, preventing any further communication.
Local sources confirmed that Md. Abul Kalam, heavily involved in central politics with the banned Awami League's affiliate Sramik League, was a key beneficiary of the former fascist government's corrupt apparatus over the past 17 years. Allegations against him include running lobbying rackets, tender manipulation, and embezzling vast sums of money by promising government jobs through influential political figures.
In his hometown of Abhaynagar, Kalam faces numerous severe allegations, including theft, robbery, sexual assault, and fraud. Due to these criminal charges, he was forced to flee his home district and is currently residing in Dhaka, from where he continues to run new fraudulent schemes.
Attempts to contact Abul Kalam over his mobile phone for comments were unsuccessful as he did not answer multiple calls.
Under these circumstances, local journalists and conscious citizens have urged law enforcement agencies to take immediate legal action against the fraudster and banned organization leader to ensure public safety and protect journalists in the line of duty.
— Daily Best News Desk • Fearless in the search for truth
Reported by H. M. Ahsan Biplo,Jessore • Edited by the Daily Best News desk. Send corrections to [email protected].
