DHAKA: Bangladesh Parliamentary committee has launched an investigation into alleged corruption in six projects of Chittagong port.
After visiting the project sites, head of the three-member sub-committee MA Latif MP told reporters yesterday that they were investigating into the alleged corruption.
He said a report on the investigation would be submitted after scrutinizing documents and gathering more related information.
“The government believes in honesty and transparency. Report on the investigation will be submitted as early as possible,” he added.
Two other members of the sub-committee are Mohammed Nurul Islam MP and Anwarul Azim MP.
Chairman of the Chittagong Port Authority Rear Admiral Nizamuddin claimed the projects were implemented in line with the rules of the government procurement. He said the committee had been formed due to the allegations of corruption.
According to the port authority sources, the sub-committee was formed to investigate into the projects taken to introduce automation system in container management.
The projects involved a total cost of Tk71 crore.
Of the amount, procurement of three recondition vessels for Pangaon Inland Depot involved Tk50 crore, an ambulance vessel Tk23.90 crore, a multi-facet excavator Tk20 crore and introducing a navigation system Tk45 crore.
The sub-committee sources said they would also investigate into alleged corruption in appointing manpower, which would be launched on completion of the present investigation.
