In a country where corruption has long plagued its political and administrative systems, the rise of Major General (Retd.) T M Jobaer, the former Director General of the National Security Intelligence (NSI) and a top-confidante of Sheikh Hasina’s younger sister Sheikh Rehana and her notoriously corrupt security advisor Maj Gen Tarique Ahmed Siddique stands out as an alarming example of abuse of power, financial mismanagement, and criminal collusion. Jobaer, a man once trusted with safeguarding the nation’s security, used his position at the helm of one of the country’s most powerful intelligence agencies to amass an extensive fortune through corruption, extortion, and money laundering. His story, woven with betrayal, greed, and exploitation, has not only tarnished the reputation of the NSI but also highlighted the depths of political manipulation within the government.

T M Jobaer, whose full name is Tariq Mohammed Jobaer, had humble beginnings as the son of Rouf Talukder, the leader of the banned extremist group Sarbahara Party from the Ramjanpur village of Kalkini upazila in Madaripur. His trajectory from a military officer to the head of one of Bangladesh’s most crucial intelligence agencies is a tale marked by political connections, notably with the Awami League government that came to power in the early 2010s. His career, though ostensibly rooted in national security, was marred by numerous accusations of misconduct, including the sheltering of criminals and the orchestration of extortion schemes.

After being appointed to the NSI as Director in 2011, Jobaer swiftly climbed the ranks, eventually being promoted to Director General on July 31, 2018. His time at the top was characterized by increasing allegations of financial misconduct and shady dealings. While his influence expanded, so did his corruption network, which spanned across multiple industries and government sectors.

During his tenure as NSI chief, Jobaer’s role extended far beyond the scope of national security. The agency, which was originally designed to protect the country’s interests and defend its sovereignty, was reportedly used as a tool for political manipulation under Jobaer’s leadership. His close ties to the........

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