Mohiuddin Sarker, the Dhaka Post editor with strong ties to the fallen fascist Awami League regime, has fled the country and sought refuge in London, sources close to him have confirmed.

“Sarker left Bangladesh recently and sought political asylum in the UK,” said a source familiar with his plans.

Sarker has been a vocal supporter of the ousted AL regime and has long faced criticism for what many described as overtly partisan journalism. His reporting, often accused of reflecting pro-AL government bias, has been cited in connection with cases involving enforced disappearances of opposition activists, particularly from the BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami.

His abrupt departure has cast uncertainty over the future of Dhaka Post, the online news portal he led. Sources say newsroom morale has plummeted. Staff grievances over poor pay, meager annual raises, and a toxic work environment have resurfaced in the wake of his exit. While Sarker drew a salary close to Tk 500,000 per month, many employees struggled with subsistence-level wages.

Favoritism and nepotism were rampant during his tenure. Loyalists from his previous stint at Jagonews24.com were brought in and handed senior roles with generous pay, while dissenting voices and outsiders were sidelined or intimidated.

A former senior reporter at Dhaka Post claimed that Sarker had been planning his escape for weeks. His departure was allegedly facilitated by a former colleague from Jagonews24.com who now resides in London under political asylum.

Sarker is believed to have already submitted his passport and related documents to UK authorities as part of his asylum process. His wife, son, and daughter remain in Dhaka, though he is reportedly making arrangements to bring them to the UK once his application is processed.

Prior to joining Dhaka Post, Sarker served as editor of Jagonews24.com, following earlier roles at Daily Jugantor. He was reportedly dismissed from Jugantor over allegations of unethical conduct. His appointment at Dhaka Post came on the recommendation of a London-based former journalist and with backing from the US-Bangla Group, which owns the media outlet.

Notably, following the political shift on August 5, Sarker abruptly changed tone, publicly praising the new regime through Dhaka Post editorials. Insiders say he tightened control over the newsroom, creating a closed circle of loyalists and enforcing a rigid editorial line.

One young multimedia reporter, newly hired under Sarker’s leadership, was reportedly let go after just 15 days due to internal politics and smear campaigns — without receiving any payment for his work.

Critics have long accused Sarker of using his media platforms to suppress dissent and protect ruling party interests. On several occasions, news articles critical of the government were quietly taken down shortly after publication. He was also actively involved with the Dhaka Union of Journalists (DUJ) under a pro-AL panel.

Originally from Matlab in Chandpur, Sarker is the son of a school teacher. He began his career as a desk reporter at Jugantor, with help from former editor Saiful Islam. From humble beginnings, he rose rapidly through the media ranks — often under the shadow of political patronage.

With his sudden exit, media circles are now left questioning the fate of Dhaka Post and the long-standing culture of partisan journalism it came to represent.