Allegations have been raised regarding the verbal abuse using filthy language, threats of severing legs, and harassment through lawsuits targeting a journalist in Magura over seeking information on allegations of irregularities. S M Shimul Rana, the Magura district correspondent for the Daily Manabkantha and Asian Television, lodged a General Diary (GD) at Magura Sadar Police Station seeking security regarding this incident. In the General Diary filed at the police station on September 16, 2026, journalist Shimul Rana mentioned that as part of his professional duties, he contacted Md. Rezaul Islam Pizza, who works at the Department of Public Health Engineering in Goalanda Upazila of Rajbari, over the phone to inquire about an allegation. At that time, he was subjected to filthy language, threats of having his legs cut off, and threats of harassment through lawsuits.
