IU correspondent

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has started an investigation into allegations of embezzlement of Tk 6 crores in mega project of Islamic University in Kushtia after the university's own investigation confirmed the allegations.

The information was revealed in a letter signed by Saidur Rahman, assistant director and investigating officer of ACC's Kushtia office.

The letter mentioned that according to decision of the ACC head office, ACC Kushtia office has sent a letter to the university administration seeking information on the related projects for the purpose of investigation.

It is said in the letter that in the latest current bill of the second administration building of the third phase development project of the Islamic University, two items were charged with the withdrawal of the funds. A review of relevant project records is required for the purpose of investigation. It has been requested to take necessary measures to send the original copy of the record to the Anti-Corruption Commission Kushtia District Office.

The records of the related projects that have been requested include - the extension of the second administration building to the third, fourth and fifth floors of the second administration building under the project titled University development, the allocation letter and approval letter of the 10-storey building construction project on the foundation of B-block 10 floors. Copy of approved estimate, copy of schedule, tender notice, comparative statement of tender, copy of contract, work order, copy of MB and a copy of final bill.

In connection, the report of the investigation committee formed by the university administration and related records; If any action has been taken in view of the investigation, the ACC Kushtia office has asked for its details and related records.

Saidur Rahman, Assistant Director and investigating officer, said, "A letter has been issued in this regard in view of the complaint at the head office. We have started the investigation process. Tuesday, I received the records related to the project sent by the university administration.The documents have not been opened yet."

Incidentally, An anonymous letter came to the university administration in November last year. It is mentioned there, 'The contractor made a false bill of more than 6 crores taka in the fifth bill of the second administrative building of the university under the scope of the mega project. The bill and related documents are attached to the letter.

In that letter the names of the chief engineer, executive engineer, supervising engineer, project director, former and current leaders of the branch Chhatra League were mentioned as financial beneficiaries and collaborators.

According to related sources, the vice chancellor formed a committee in December last year to investigate the complaint. After three months, the investigation committee submitted its investigation report on March 9.

According to the investigation report, the truth of the financial scam has been found. The investigation report contains interviews and data of the accused. In the three-page investigation report, the issue of irregularities by the accused contractors and those concerned has come up.

Prof. Dr. Jahangir Hossain, Convener of the investigation committee and syndicate member, said, "We have provided our observations along with the report. The investigation report will be presented to the syndicate."

Prof. Dr. Sheikh Abdus Salam, Vice-chancellor of the university, said, "The investigation committee has submitted its report. No further comments can say until the syndicate reviews the matter."