Construction works on a potato seed preservation centre of BADC at Amla in Mirpur upazila of Kushtia have been suspended amid repeated threats by extortionists.
Locals said the extortionists halted the works on Saturday, as their demand for hefty amount of toll was turned down.
The extortionists have been demanding toll from BADC officials and
contractors —SR and
Jahin — since the start of the construction works
in July, involving
Tk 40 lakh.
An official said BADC officials did not dare to speak up against the extortionists as they were 'very influential'.
When contacted over cell-phone, Kamruzzaman Sarker, deputy director of the centre, requested the journalists to refrain from writing on the matter, as it will only anger the extortionists.
Source : New Age
