Dhaka, April 29, 2026 — Intelligence concerns have emerged over a possible network linked to Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) operating within Dhaka University, with a university staff member identified by authorities as a key suspect.
According to officials familiar with the matter, Md. Al Mamun, an Assistant Director in the university’s accounting office, is under close observation following intelligence inputs suggesting his possible involvement in organizing and financing activities tied to the banned militant group.
A senior official from National Security Intelligence (NSI), speaking on condition of anonymity, said authorities are reviewing “credible information” and monitoring movements linked to the individual. The official added that multiple sources within the university had raised concerns about unusual financial activity.
Several university staff members and faculty described Mamun as a figure surrounded by suspicion for years. One staff member from the Registrar’s office said he was widely known on campus for lending money at high interest rates, often handling large sums of cash.
“He operated like an informal lender. Many people borrowed from him in emergencies,” the staff member said. “But we always wondered how someone in his position could control that much money.”
A faculty member recounted seeing Mamun late at night in a campus area with individuals described as “foreign-looking,” which raised concerns at the time. However, those observations remain unverified and are now part of a broader inquiry.
Dhaka University Proctor Saifuddin Ahmed confirmed that the administration is aware of the allegations and has begun looking into the matter. “We are taking the issue seriously,” he said. “Any unlawful or militant activity, if proven, will be dealt with firmly. The university will act based on verified evidence.”
Students on campus have expressed concern following the reports. Some student representatives have called for a transparent investigation and immediate action if wrongdoing is confirmed. They also questioned how such activities could go unnoticed within a major public institution.
The TTP, formed in 2007, is a militant group primarily active along the Afghanistan-Pakistan border. It has been designated as a terrorist organization by multiple countries and is known for carrying out attacks in the region.
Security analysts say that while the allegations are serious, they require thorough verification. They caution against drawing conclusions before official findings are released, noting that misinformation in politically sensitive environments can escalate tensions quickly.
The development comes at a time when Bangladesh remains under heightened political and security strain following the August 2024 transition. Rights groups have reported widespread unrest, targeted violence, and institutional pressure in the aftermath, raising broader concerns about governance and internal security.
Authorities have not yet announced any formal charges. Investigations are ongoing.
