SYLHET, April 21, (V7N) — Allegations of extortion have surfaced against Lucky Ahmed, former organizing secretary of the Sylhet Metropolitan Youth Women’s League, who has been accused of posing as a BNP leader and a journalist to demand bribes from local businesses.

According to a complaint filed by Swapna Begum, director of Swapna Physiotherapy and Hijama Center at Sylhet Stadium Market, Lucky, along with an associate named Bappi, repeatedly raided her center and demanded Tk 2 lakh. She alleged that the duo threatened to kill or kidnap her if she refused to pay.

Sources said Lucky was expelled from the Youth League for anti‑social activities but re‑emerged after the change of government, presenting herself as a BNP leader. She and her associates allegedly used fake press IDs from newspapers including Daily Yug Jugantar and Bhooiphor Arag Barta to intimidate people and extort money.

Businessmen in Sylhet claimed that Lucky’s group first published false news about victims on Facebook, then demanded money to stop further reports. If payments were not made, they allegedly continued spreading defamatory posts online.

Local traders accused the group of systematically harassing ordinary people and business owners across Sylhet’s upazilas. They said the extortion racket was disguised under the banner of journalism and political affiliation, creating fear among professionals.

The allegations have sparked concern in Sylhet’s business community, which has demanded strict action against those misusing political and media identities for personal gain.

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