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Civil servant denies 'criminal intent' after juggling five government jobs

Civil servant denies 'criminal intent' after juggling five government jobs
BBC Business Wednesday 21 October 2026, 12:08 UTC 1 min read
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Kashim Chowdhury was contracted for 183 hours a week, more than the number of hours in seven days.

Kashim Chowdhury was contracted for 183 hours a week, more than the number of hours in seven days.
Kashim Chowdhury (ORG)
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