We have not received any letter from Tulip: Chief advisor's press secretary

The chief advisor's press secretary Shafiqul Alam has said that they have not received any letter from Tulip Siddiq, former city minister of UK.

The chief advisor Professor Muhammad Yunus is scheduled to leave for London tomorrow, Monday (9 June) and to return back home on 14 June.

In the meantime, the British newspaper Guardian reports that Tulip Siddiq wants to meet up with Professor Yunus to "misunderstanding" over allegations of corruption. That is why Tulip, the niece of deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina, has sent a letter seeking a meeting with Professor Yunus during his forthcoming trip to the UK.

Speaking to Prothom Alo about the letter today, Sunday, the chief advisor's press secretary Shafiq Alam said, "We have received no letter from Tulip. We have been on holiday since the 5th (June)."

The Guardian report said, "Siddiq, whose aunt Sheikh Hasina  was put on trial in absentia last week over crimes against humanity during her 15 years as prime minister, has been accused of benefitting from the former regime by the authorities in the Bangladeshi capital, Dhaka."

The report went on to say, "A series of allegations have been aired in the media including the claim from the country’s anti-corruption commission (ACC) that Siddiq or her mother had received a 7,200 sq ft plot of land through 'abuse of power and influence'"

"Siddiq denies the claims which her lawyers have described as being “politically motivated” and without foundation. She further claims not to have been contacted by the authorities over any of the allegations," the report said.

During his visit to the UK, the chief advisor will meet with King Charles and hold bilateral talks with the British prime minister Keir Starmer. He is also expected to meet with the UK foreign secretary David Lammy, other senior ministers, political leaders, policy makers and influential members of the business community.