NCP’s Tanvir Faces Expulsion: Allegations of Corruption and Misconduct

Staff Correspondent

Gazi Salauddin Tanvir, Joint Member Secretary of the National Citizen Party (NCP), has been temporarily suspended from the party following allegations of corruption and misconduct. He has also been issued a show-cause notice. On Monday, NCP Joint Member Secretary (Office) Saleh Uddin Sifat informed him of this decision through an official letter.

Tanvir is accused of illegal interference in the appointment of district commissioners (DCs), commission trade involving paper procurement for textbook printing, and rehabilitating leaders and activists of the Awami League. These allegations were highlighted in a report published on March 11 by the Daily Inqilab. The party’s central disciplinary committee has asked him to submit a written explanation within seven days and clarify why he should not be permanently expelled.

It is reported that Tanvir ignored a previous verbal warning from the party. As a result, he has been relieved of all responsibilities until the disciplinary committee releases its final report.

The allegations against Tanvir include exploiting his influence from the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement to engage in financial transactions worth crores of taka in DC appointments. The government has formed an advisory committee to investigate the matter. Additionally, allegations have surfaced of overpricing paper purchases for the National Curriculum and Textbook Board (NCTB) by Tk 15,000-25,000 per ton, forcing procurement from specific suppliers, leading to alleged commission trade worth over Tk 400 crore.

At the party’s third general meeting, Tanvir denied the allegations, stating that he would resign and accept legal consequences if even a single penny of corruption was proven. However, party insiders have submitted documents supporting the allegations against him. According to NCP sources, failure to provide a satisfactory response could result in his expulsion.