Office Assistant Liton Accused of Refusing Applications Without Bribes in Nilphamari

Khabor Wala Desk

Published: 3rd August 2025, 6:13 PM

Office Assistant Liton Accused of Refusing Applications Without Bribes in Nilphamari

Photo: Collected

Multiple victims have alleged that government rice allocations cannot be secured without paying bribes at the office of the Upazila Project Implementation Officer (PIO) in Kishoreganj, Nilphamari. According to these reports, Office Assistant Liton Islam routinely demands substantial bribes before accepting any application for allocation.

Allegations of Systematic Corruption

During a field investigation and interviews with beneficiaries, it became evident that Liton Islam’s demand for bribes has become routine practice, especially in the 2024–25 fiscal year projects such as TR (Test Relief) and Kabikha (Work for Money/Food), which are intended to support orphans and underprivileged students.

Accusations include:

Delaying allocations if bribes are not paid.
Illegally selling subsidised rice—originally meant for the poor—to dealers at higher prices.
Fabricating applications under the names of non-existent institutions.
Misusing his long-term posting to establish a corrupt nexus with certain local rice dealers

Testimonies from the Victims

Name	Affiliation	Allegation
Maulana Shoaib Islam	Teacher, Boro Bhita Jannatul Banat Women’s Madrasa	Liton demanded a ৳70,000 bribe for a 3-tonne rice allocation. Initially refused to provide rice, later refunded under threat. Described Liton as one who “ate the rice of orphans”.
Shyamoli Rani Roy	Female UP Member, Putimari Union	Was made president of a project but later harassed repeatedly for bribes. Her husband was compelled to extract funds on Liton’s behalf without her knowledge of the project work.

One madrasa teacher stated emotionally:

“He consumed the rice meant for orphans. I have left the matter to Allah.”

Emerging Pattern of Fraud and Favouritism

Further allegations suggest Liton has repeatedly siphoned off allocations by creating fake institutions. Beneficiaries claim he has strategic alliances with certain dealers, using his influence and long tenure in the office to profit from rice meant for the destitute.

Liton Islam’s Response

When contacted by phone, Liton Islam refused to comment directly, saying:

“Brother, I don’t want to say anything over the phone. Please meet me in person. I’m from your area—you’ll understand once I explain the matter.”

This evasiveness has only intensified suspicions surrounding his conduct

Official Silence

Repeated attempts to get a response from the Upazila Project Implementation Officer (PIO), Latifur Rahman, yielded no comment.

Summary Table

Category	Details
Location	Kishoreganj Upazila, Nilphamari District
Fiscal Year Projects	2024–25 TR (Test Relief), Kabikha (Work-for-Food)
Key Accused	Office Assistant Liton Islam
Main Allegations	Demanding bribes, delaying applications, misappropriating government rice
Modus Operandi	Collusion with local dealers, use of fake institutions
Testimonies Provided By	Maulana Shoaib Islam, Shyamoli Rani Roy
Official Comment from PIO	Not available despite multiple attempts

This case exemplifies a disturbing misuse of government aid systems, with rice meant for vulnerable children and communities being traded for personal gain. The silence of the relevant authorities further underscores the urgency for a thorough and transparent investigation.