Controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2024
Political dispute over transport-sector office
Kafil Uddin was associated with a reported change in control of a Gabtoli transport association office amid allegations of politically driven influence and extortion in the sector. He denied orchestrating a takeover.
2022
Fatal road crash and transport strike
A Hanif Paribahan driver was arrested after a crash reportedly involving 17 passenger deaths, after which transport operators called a strike.
2020
Anti-corruption inquiry
The Anti-Corruption Commission questioned company owners, including Kafil Uddin. The available reference does not establish the final disposition of the inquiry.
2018
Death of Saidur Rahman Payel
Employees of a Hanif Paribahan bus were accused in the death of university student Saidur Rahman Payel. The driver and supervisor reportedly confessed, and the driver, supervisor, and helper were arrested in a murder case.
2018
Vandalism of Chattogram ticket counters
A group allegedly linked to the Bangladesh Chhatra League vandalized a Hanif counter and forced another to close amid allegations involving political connections. Local BCL leaders denied organized involvement.