Dhaka:The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) conducted a series of enforcement operations in various locations, including Dhaka, Bagerhat, Panchagarh, and Natore, in response to allegations of corruption, irregularities, and harassment in government offices and development projects.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the ACC targeted several areas of concern. In Dhaka, the ACC investigated the Dhaka Loco Shed of Bangladesh Railways for alleged embezzlement related to equipment procurement. The ACC team scrutinized inventory registers, procurement lists, and vouchers, finding initial discrepancies in material preservation and record-keeping.
In Bagerhat, a team from the ACC district office investigated the Regional Passport Office following complaints of harassment and irregularities by officials and broker syndicates. They conducted an undercover operation, observed passport service activities, and examined documents, uncovering several discrepancies.
The ACC's integrated district office in Thakurgaon inspected road construction in Panchagarh amid allegations of substandard work. The team collected samples and assessed compliance with standards after low-quality materials were reportedly used.
In Natore, the ACC investigated the repair work of a rural road in Lalpur upazila, where allegations of substandard construction materials and misappropriation of funds were raised. Accompanied by a Roads and Highways Department engineer, they inspected the site and gathered relevant project documents.
The ACC stated that detailed reports on these operations would be submitted to the Commission, including analyses of collected data and materials, along with technical assessments from concerned engineers.