Dhaka, June 13 -- NN Report

A sensational political scandal has erupted over the case of Dr. Khandaker Rahat Hossain, a high-profile detainee now accused of exploiting his hospitalization at Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (PG Hospital) to conduct illegal activities - all allegedly under the protection of retired Captain Abdus Sabur Khan.

Rahat, cousin to former minister Amir Hossain Amu, was arrested on 22 May near Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport under serious allegations including anti-state conspiracy, inciting equity market unrest, and laundering vast sums overseas. His bail, initially denied, was reportedly secured through heavy bribery routed via prominent lawyer Advocate Z.I. Khan Panna - acting, sources claim,...