The whereabouts of Anwarul Azim Anar, member of parliament for the Jhenaidah-4 constituency and President of Kaliganj Upazila Awami League, are currently unknown. Family members and party activists cannot contact him
MP Anar’s personal assistant, Abdur Rauf, said: “Anar went to India for medical treatment on May 11. He maintained contact with his family and party members for the first two days. However, since Tuesday, all communication with him has been lost. His WhatsApp number is also unreachable.
“The family and party members are worried as they have no information on his whereabouts. The prime minister has been informed about the situation. Additionally, various high-level government offices have been notified.”
MP Anwarul Azim Anar’s youngest daughter, Mumtahin Ferdous Dorin, expressed concern, saying: “We have not been able to contact my father for the past few days. We are worried and trying all possible ways to reach him.”
Shafiqul Islam Apu, president of Jhenaidah District Awami League and former member of parliament, said: “I have not heard anything about this matter. However, if it is true, it is very concerning and unfortunate. I will inform the senior authorities of the party and the government.”
Saidul Karim Mintu, general secretary of Jhenaidah District Awami League, said: “Anar’s family informed me about this today (Sunday). I will look into the matter and provide updates.”
Meanwhile, since MP Anar went to India six days ago, he has not been contacted for the past six days. Various rumours are circulating among the people of the Jhenaidah-4 constituency. Many activists and well-wishers are posting different statuses about him on Facebook.
Kaliganj police station Officer-in-Charge (OC) Mohammad Abu Azif said: “I have heard about it from people. No formal complaint has been filed yet.”
Anwarul Azim Anar was elected from the Awami League as MP for the Jhenaidah-4 constituency in 2014, 2018, and 2024 and served three consecutive terms.