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Four local government officials in Alikadam Sadar Union Parishad, Bandarban, have been suspended for allegedly issuing fake citizenship certificates and "non-Rohingya" attestations. The suspended officials include Chairman Md Nasir Uddin and ward members Santosh Kanti Das, Zaker Hossain, and Abdul Matin.

A gazette notification dated July 12 stated that a preliminary inquiry found the accused had facilitated the inclusion of Rohingyas in the 2025 voter list update through fraudulent means. They are also accused of abusing their authority and engaging in activities detrimental to the state.

The suspension, effective immediately, requires the officials to explain their actions within 10 working days. Chairman Md Nasir Uddin, however, rejected the allegations, suggesting some members might have concealed Rohingya identities when obtaining certificates. He announced plans to pursue legal remedies.

Local authorities confirmed the suspension is temporary, with no administrator appointed yet. The action followed a field-level inquiry ordered by the deputy commissioner, and further steps will align with government directives.

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He was not involved in any wrongdoing and suggested some union parishad members might have obtained citizenship certificates from him by concealing the identities of Rohingyas.