Govt confiscates BNP leader Khoka’s land

The former mayor’s confiscated lands were located at Kornogop, Tarabo and Golakandail areas of Rupganj. Narayanganj Deputy Commissioner Rabbi Miah said: “The government is moving to acquire, appropriate and declare the land as ‘khas’ [state-owned].” Rupganj Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) Farhana Islam said a court order in relation to a case by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) directed the move to confiscate the lands in Kornogop, Tarabo, and Golakandail areas in Rupganj, Narayanganj. The lands have been demarcated and red flags have been erected in the locations, the UNO added. Khoka was sentenced to 13 years in prison for acquiring illegal wealth. He is currently in the United States for medical treatment.