Dhaka: The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has formed a four-member inquiry committee to investigate the allegations of corruption against Managing Director and Chief Editor of Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS) Mahbub Morshed. The Additional Secretary (Grade-1) of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting will serve as the chairman of the committee, as mentioned in a release from the ministry this evening.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the Principal Information Officer (PIO) of the Press Information Department (PID) and the Director General of the Department of Mass Communication will serve as members, while the Senior Assistant Secretary (Press-1) of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting will act as the member-secretary. The ministry has constituted the inquiry committee following widespread allegations and recently published corruption news in various media outlets against the BSS MD.
The authorities concerned aim to impartially, transparently, and fairly review the corruption allegations raised against Mahbub Morshed, as noted in the release. The committee is tasked with deeply reviewing the allegations, taking statements from the concerned parties, and conducting the necessary investigation.
The investigation committee has been instructed to submit its full report with recommendations by February 25, 2026, the release added.