The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has launched an investigation into allegations that Sheikh Fazlul Karim Selim took commissions ranging from 10 percent to 15 percent from contractors in projects worth Tk 1,300 crore across the country.
ACC Director General Md Akhtar Hossain confirmed the decision today.
"There are allegations that Sheikh Selim abused his power by awarding work orders for Tk 1,300 crore worth of projects to preferred contractors in exchange for commissions. The ACC has initiated an investigation into the matter," the ACC director said.
Selim has reportedly gone into hiding since August 5.
Selim, a former health minister and lawmaker, allegedly operated a commission syndicate worth thousands of crores in various development projects. Although he has not held a ministerial post in recent governments, he is accused of using his family's influence to secure commissions over the past 15 years.
On August 20 last year, the National Board of Revenue (NBR) ordered all banks and financial institutions to submit details of 91 accounts linked to Sheikh Selim and his family.
Selim, a cousin of former prime minister Sheikh Hasina, served as health minister during her first term in office from 1996 to 2001.
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