Staff Correspondent

Former Chief Forest Conservator Mosharraf Hossain, accused of massive corruption, used his government position to illegally accumulate wealth and fund his brother-in-law Enamul Haque Khan Dolan’s gold smuggling empire.

Mosharraf, who was forced into early retirement due to these allegations, funneled his illicit earnings into luxury properties, while Enamul built a vast gold trafficking network. Despite being under investigation by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) and Customs Intelligence, both remain largely untouched by the law, raising concerns over the influence of political connections and the thriving underground gold trade in Bangladesh.

Mosharraf Hossain transformed into an illicit money-making machine and abandoned his duty to the nation to amass wealth, property, and luxury. His wife, Parveen Sultana, was made a millionaire through his illegal earnings, and substantial funds were channeled into the gold smuggling syndicate of Enamul Haque Khan Dolan.

Dolan, bolstered by this wealth, became a key figure in the country's gold smuggling trade, transforming himself into a mafia-like figure within the criminal underworld, according to investigations.

The Ministry of Environment and Forests issued a notification mandating Mosharraf Hossain's compulsory retirement due to allegations of corruption and immense wealth accumulation during his time as Chief Forest Conservator.

Post-retirement, he ventured into real estate under the brand ‘Meghna Builders.’ To avoid legal repercussions, most of his assets were transferred to his wife, and a significant portion was invested in his brother-in-law’s gold business.

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) is currently investigating the illegal wealth accumulation of Mosharraf and his wife, with reports averaging their assets at approximately Tk112 crore.

ACC sources further revealed Mosharraf's illicit funds were used to purchase properties, including a 2,400 square foot flat in Dhanmondi, multiple luxurious homes in Mohammadpur, 20 bighas of land in Manikganj, and high-value properties in Cox’s Bazar and Chattogram. His daughter, residing in the U.S., owns a flat purchased with Tk5 crore.

Dolan's Role in Gold Smuggling

Enamul Haque Khan Dolan, who had once started his career selling utensils, now heads a gold smuggling syndicate. Despite multiple allegations, including illegal land seizures and ties to the gold black market, he has managed to evade law enforcement.

Reports indicate that Enamul is involved in smuggling gold from Dubai and Singapore to Bangladesh, using various passengers to transport the gold into the country. A vast illegal network has been established through his jewelry stores in Dhaka's Baitul Mukarram market.

His massive bungalow in the Narsingdi district, built on seized land from local farmers, stands as a symbol of his wealth and influence, which is reinforced by his family’s strong ties to the ruling Awami League party.

Despite being under the surveillance of Bangladesh’s Customs Intelligence and the ACC, no significant legal action has been taken against Enamul.