ACC summons former BSS MD Mahbub Morshed over corruption allegations

❐ Staff Reporter

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has summoned former Managing Director (MD) of Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS) Mahbub Morshed for questioning on corruption charges.

He has been asked to appear at the ACC head office on June 29 to record his statement on the allegations.

A notice issued by the ACC head office said that an investigation is underway into allegations of irregularities and corruption in human resource management against Mahbub Morshed. An investigating officer has been assigned to submit a report after investigating the allegations.

According to the notice, Mahbub Morshed’s presence is required to take a statement regarding the complaint.

He has been asked to appear at the ACC head office in Segunbagicha in the capital at 3 pm on June 29 along with copies of his national identity card and passport and give a statement.

The directive was given in a notice signed by ACC Deputy Director and Investigating Officer AKM Mahmudur Rahman.

ACC sources said that an investigation has been launched following allegations of irregularities in appointments, administrative decisions and financial management during the performance of duties at BSS. Statements of the concerned persons are being taken to verify the veracity of the allegations.

Attempts were made to get Mahbub Morshed’s statement on this matter, but his comment was not immediately available.