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Dhaka: Monir Hossain started a “luggage business” together with a tableware business in Mouchak market. At that time it was saying the identity of the gold smuggler. With Shafiqul.
Everyone knew this Shafiqul as ‘Sona Shafi’ then.
Monir Hossain had a good rapport with Sona Shafi. After that, the two of them started smuggling gold together. In the vicinity of ‘Sona Shafir’, Monir Hossain became ‘Golden Monir’. After that, Shafiqul aka Sona Shafi became the great mafia of the international gold smuggling ring.
This Sona Shafi is nobody else, she is currently a representative of the people. Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) 44 District Council. Shafiqul. Everyone in the Uttara, Dakshin Khan and Uttar Khan areas knows him well as ‘Sona Shafi’.
On November 21 (Saturday) morning, Md. Was arrested by the RAB from his home on the 13th Road of DIT Project in the Merul Badda area of the capital. Monir Hossain aka Golden Monir. After that, Mafia Shafiqul aka Sona Shafi from the international gold smuggling ring went into hiding. He has not been seen in District 44 since the incident, locals said. He is also one of the four owners of the Great Zamzam Tower in Sector 13 of the capital’s Uttara. Oi Market traders also said that their office has been closed since Sunday (November 22).
According to intelligence sources, Golden Monir was one of the members of Sona Shafi’s gold smuggling ring. Since her arrest, various government intelligence agencies have launched an investigation into the various crimes and misdeeds of Sona Shafi. At the same time, various intelligence agencies are already compiling a list of those who have enjoyed various benefits as Golden Monir associates. Golden Monir’s contributors and beneficiaries include public representatives, influential political leaders, and government officials.
The sources further said that Sona Shafi gained special benefits from witnessing by customs officials in a murder case in the airport area. He then built a solid gold smuggling network. He began smuggling gold to Dhaka, Thailand, Singapore, and India. He became a big money owner overnight. He started laundering money with it.
‘Sona Shafi’ was once associated with BNP politics. After the change of power, the Awami League leader himself changed the party. It was listed in civil aviation with a contracting company called Shafi & Brothers. Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport Parking and Concord Hall are rented for three years through this company.
Sona Shafi-Golden Monir Syndicate:
According to the source, law enforcement agencies have obtained the names and information of several associates of Golden Monir and Sona Shafi in various crimes, including gold smuggling and land grabbing. Among them are the names of political leaders. Riaz Uddin is one of the leaders of the Monir-Shafi gold smuggling ring. He had previously been arrested by the police. He is currently the president of Sirajganj Sadar Upazila and the coordinator of the Upazila Awami League.
The Monir-Shafiq union has Saleh Ahmed, a cosmetic baggage trader at DCC Market No. 1, Gulshan. There is another member named Mohammad Ali Sona. Previously, Mohammad Ali was arrested by law enforcement agencies along with foreign currency and is currently in jail. Former Badda councilor and BNP leader MA Qayyum is currently abroad.
Smuggler-owned Zamzam Tower:
The Great Zamzam Tower is located in Sector 13 at the Sonargaon Janpath intersection in Uttara. This 14-story commercial building is owned by 4 people. One of them is the 44th DNCC neighborhood councilor. Shafiqul Ore Sona Shafi. The second owner is Monir Hossain aka Golden Monir. Third, Md. Haider and fourth owner Mohammad Ali Sona.
The four owners of this commercial building are a large gold smuggling syndicate. They have built the Great Zamzam Tower by investing Tk 200 crore in 20 katha for 4 people. This tower his office is under the control of Sona Shafi. However, during questioning, Golden Monir claimed that he had sold the Zamzam Tower property to the remaining partners for Rs 50-60 crore a month ago. However, the investigation has not yet received any evidence in this regard.
Golden Monir in preventive detention for 16 days:
The court has held the arrested Golden Monir for 18 days in three cases brought by the RAB. He was first interrogated in the custody of the Badda Police Station. However, on Tuesday afternoon (November 24), the investigation of the three Golden Monir cases was turned over to the Gulshan Division of the DMP Detective Section (DB) Police. Golden Monir is currently in the custody of DB.
Police said Golden Monir provided important information during pretrial interrogation. We are working to collect more information about them. Attempts are being made to identify his accomplices.
The officer in charge of the Badda police station, Parvez Islam, told banglanews that those involved in smuggling gold with Golden Monir are under investigation.
He said the three Golden Shafi cases from the afternoon have been turned over to the Gulshan Division of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police.
The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) (DB) detective said the Deputy Commissioner of Police of the Gulshan Division (DC). Mashiur Rahman told banglanews that the investigation of three Golden Monir cases has been turned over to the DB police. We have placed the defendant in DB custody. He is being interrogated.
RAJUK-NBR-ACC-BRTA activities are ongoing:
After Golden Moni’s arrest, the strong role of government agencies is seen from everywhere. The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has started looking for illegal assets. The Secretary of the Commission (ACC), Muhammad Dilwar Bakht, said that action will be taken against Golden Monir if the crime is put on the schedule. The National Revenue Board (NBR) has launched an investigation into the amount of gold shipments smuggled into the country through customs evasion.
Meanwhile, Golden Monir, his wife, son and mother have written to the CEOs of all banks asking for information about their bank accounts.
The Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA) is investigating the importation of five luxury cars from Monir’s house and car showroom and the illegal duty-free car sales by MPs. On the other hand, the Capital Development Authority (RAJUK) has launched an investigation into the seizure of numerous lands and parcels through counterfeiting.
Lt. Col. Ashiq Billah, director of the RAB’s media and legal wing, said: “We arrested Monir Hossain with intestines and drugs during the RAB operation.” RAB has filed three cases against him. Since the allegations against Monir are not part of the RAB’s activities, we have asked four government agencies to investigate. The RAB stands ready to assist interested agencies in this regard.
November 21 (Saturday) morning in the Merul Badda area of the DIT project at 13 Road from his home. RAB arrested Monir Hossain aka Golden Monir. During the operation, 600 bags (8 kg) of gold, 1 foreign pistol, liquor, a large quantity of foreign currency from 10 countries and Tk 1 crore 9 lakh in cash were seized from the house. In addition, two unlicensed luxury cars were seized from his home and three unlicensed luxury cars were seized from his car showroom called ‘Auto Car Selection’.
Bangladesh time: 2025 hours, November 24, 2020
SJA / MRA
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