ACC summons Dhaka North Administrator Azaz over alleged ‘bribery, irregularities’

As part of an inquiry into “abuse of power, irregularities, corruption and bribery”, Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) Administrator Mohammad Azaz has been summoned by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) for questioning.

He has been asked to appear at the commission’s office on Thursday, ACC said in a notice on Monday, bdnews24.com reports. 

Deputy Director Md Akhtarul Islam confirmed the matter but did not provide any details.

The ACC’s letter, sent on Jan 22, requested Azaz’s presence to provide statements on multiple issues, including:

• Lease of Gabtoli cattle market
• E-rickshaw project
• Occupancy of Borak Tower or Sheraton Dhaka
• Shop allocations at Banani Bazar
• Construction of shops on parking areas in Khilgaon Talatla Super Market
• City van service
• Footpath shop allocations
• Other matters related to DNCC’s interests