Md. Farid Manik, the personal assistant (PA) to the controversial former Member of Parliament (MP) Nizam Uddin Hazari from Feni-2 constituency, was apprehended by immigration police at international immigration checkpoint of Akhaura land port while trying to escape to India.
Farid Manik attempted to leave for India via Akhaura land port on Monday. As of the evening of this report, he remains in the custody of the immigration police.
According to sources at Akhaura land port immigration, Farid Manik, a resident of Panchgachiya in Feni Sadar, was stopped after immigration officials confirmed that he was under a travel ban. He was subsequently held at the immigration office. Farid Manik is well-known locally as a close associate and PA of Nizam Uddin Hazari.
Md. Khairul Islam, Officer-in-charge of Akhaura land port immigration police, stated that there are no active cases against Farid Manik. Discussions are ongoing with senior authorities, and necessary actions will be taken based on their directives.
Manik has been a subject of local controversy due to alleged involvement in various misconducts while serving as PA to Nizam Uddin Hazari, the general secretary of the Feni district Awami League and former MP of Feni-2.