The most celebrated goat worth Tk15 lakh, which rocked the corruption world by exposing its owner, potential buyer, and father's illegal wealth, was found at Sadeeq Agro's farm in Savar on Monday, along with 10 illegal Brahman breed cattle.
The goat was found inside a room covered with cloth during the ACC raid at Sadek Agro Farm in Savar around 3:30pm on Monday.
At this time, some broken sheds, sweet-making equipment, several air conditioners, and signboards, which were left over from the eviction of Sadik Agro Farm in the Mohammadpur area of Dhaka, were also seen.
Goat supremacy: Don’t let a goat eat your fortuneDuring this time, the farm manager Zahid Khan said: "I have been in charge here for the past few months. Initially, the farm mainly produced milk. Every day, about 600kg to 700kg of milk are supplied to Dhaka. Currently, the farm has about 250 cattle, including cows and calves, as well as 12 camels, two horses, and several hundred ducks and chickens."
ACC's Assistant Director, Abul Kalam Azad, who led the operation, said: “After arriving here, we found three Brahman breed cows and seven Brahman calves in one shed. During the operation, we also spotted the controversial goat valued at Tk15 lakh in a small room surrounded by cloth.”
On May 31, one Mushfiqur Rahman Ifat bought the goat from Sadeeq Agro’s Mohammadpur branch.
The Goatfather: Who really bought the goat priced at 15L?Mohammed Imran Hossain, chairman of Sadeeq Agro Ltd, boasted that this was the biggest goat in Bangladesh, a claim that stirred nationwide debate.
Imran defended his pricing in multiple interviews, stating he had sold the goat for Tk15 lakh and a Brahman cow for Tk1 crore. He also mentioned that the animal would be delivered next year but was vague about the goat's current whereabouts.
Soon, the identity of the buyer was revealed. Ifat was identified as the son of Matiur Rahman, a high-ranking government official, who was then president of the National Board of Revenue's Customs, Excise and VAT Appellate Tribunal.
Initially, Matiur denied knowing Ifat, and Matiur’s daughter, Farzana Rahman Ipsita, also claimed on social media that she did not know Ifat. However, a screenshot of Ipsita commenting on one of Ifat's Instagram photos circulated online.
Goat Scandal: NBR official Matiur’s properties revealed in FeniLater, Feni-2 lawmaker Nizam Uddin Hazari said on TV that Ifat was Matiur's son from his second marriage.
As the controversy unfolded, Matiur Rahman attracted public, media and official attention.
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) had investigated him four times previously but had not taken effective action.
A fifth investigation began on June 4, just days before the goat scandal.
Reports indicated that Matiur and his family owned various properties, including bungalows, resorts and land.
On June 23, Matiur was removed from the NBR and Sonali Bank’s Board of Directors. A day later, a Dhaka court imposed a travel ban on him, his first wife and his son.
Sadeeq Agro's unauthorized farm completely demolishedAmid the ongoing controversy, the DNCC demolished part of Sadeeq Agro on Thursday.
The goat remained at Sadeeq Agro until the eviction. As DNCC officials announced the shed it was in was on government property, employees moved the goat to a nearby construction site.
Later, a pickup truck from Sadeeq Agro relocated the goat.
Since, then the infamous goat has been living its life in Sadeeq Agro’s Savar establishment.
