Dhaka, March 12 -- The political landscape in East Sylhet has long been dictated by a 'Permanent Power Party,' a group that remains influential regardless of government changes.
These individuals, akin to professional gamblers in casinos, do not invest their own capital but manipulate political newcomers for financial gain.
The region, rich in natural resources such as gas, sand, and stone, has become a hub for smuggling and illegal extraction, primarily in areas like Jaflong.
Jaflong, a scenic location, transforms at night into a hotspot for illicit activities.
From 2009, under the Grand Alliance government, numerous Awami League leaders, including Ranjit Sarkar, Bidhan Kumar Saha, and Nasir Uddin Khan, dominated the region's wealth ex...