Serniabat
Sadiq Abdullah served as mayor of the Barishal City Corporation (BCC) from 2018
to 2023. He also held the post of general secretary of the now activity banned
Barishal Metropolitan Awami League. Backed by his political connections and
family ties to the country's former premiere, he reportedly expanded his
influence far beyond his role as mayor and emerged as a powerful political
figure.
Residents of
Barishal grew increasingly frustrated with what they described as his
oppre...
