DHAKA, Nov 23, 2025 (BSS) - Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman today said that no human-made ideology or system can establish lasting peace and justice without following the social model of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). "During the Prophet's (PBUH) era, mosques were the centre of all state and social activities, and the society built around mosques was recognized by Allah as the world's best," he said. Dr Shafiqur was addressing the National Conference 2025 of Combined Imams-Khatibs Council, held at the Bangladesh-China Friendship Conference Centre in the capital. Highlighting the importance of religious leadership, Jamaat Ameer said ensuring the full respect and authority of imams and khatibs is essential for establishing true justice, peace, and a humane society. He emphasized that mosques should function not only as places of worship but also as centres of social governance, adding, "Mosque committees must be formed and guided based on the advice and leadership of imams and khatibs." Dr Shafiqur Rahman also stressed that Bangladesh, as a Muslim-majority country, must have a society and legal system grounded in Quranic principles, while ensuring the religious freedom, civic safety, and rights of minority  communities. He reiterated that imams and khatibs must not be excluded from mosque committee formation and decision-making, and that their respect and authority must be maintained at the highest level.  "The imam of prayers should serve as the imam of society, and through such leadership, true liberation and the restoration of justice can be achieved," he said.

  CHATTOGRAM, Nov 23, 2025 (BSS) - The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has filed a case against two officials of Dutch-Bangla Bank and the CEO of a Chattogram-based NGO, Naujwan, for allegedly creating fake documents, presenting false owners, and colluding to embezzle a loan of Tk 2.5 crore.   Muhammad Hamed Reza, Deputy Assistant Director of the ACC's Chattogram District Integrated Office-1, filed the case. ACC Chittagong Deputy Director Subel Ahmed confirmed the matter.  The accused in the case are - Mohammad Imam Hossain Chowdhury, CEO of Naujwan NGO, K.M. Ejaz, former manager of Dutch-Bangla Bank Muradpur branch, and Kaushik Roy Chowdhury, former loan officer and current SEO (Corporate Credit Administration Division) of the same branch.   The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) revealed that Naujwan NGO applied for a loan of Tk 5 crore in the agriculture and solar sectors in 2015. The application stated that 30 acres of land were mortgaged in the name of Md. Faridul Hasan, a member of the organization. However, it was discovered during the investigation that the person presented as Faridul Hasan was using a fake identity in the bank and registry office.  The documents and power of attorney were executed under false pretenses.   Further verification of the national identity card revealed that the NID information used in the documents belonged to another individual. This indicates that the loan process was completed through fraudulent means by creating a mortgage document under a fake identity. The ACC alleges that Imam Hossain Chowdhury, the CEO of Naujwan NGO, directly assisted the fake Faridul in presenting him at the bank and registry office.   Additionally, the former branch manager of the bank, Ejaz, and loan officer Kaushik Roy recommended the loan without verifying the ownership of the land, confirming the identity, or conducting a field investigation. Subsequently, the head office of Dutch-Bangla Bank approved a loan of Tk 2.5 crore and issued a sanction letter in the name of Naujwan NGO.   The ACC considers these actions as serious breaches of trust, fraud and corruption in deposit management. A case has been filed against the accused under various sections of the Penal Code and the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1947.  The ACC head office has approved the case, and further legal action will be taken if new information or involvement of other individuals is discovered during the investigation.