The New Nation - Internet Edition

BSS, Dhaka

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) so far has taken punitive action against its 26 staff members on charges of taking bribe, misconduct, violating service rules and other offences.

Director General (Admin) of the ACC Colonel Hanif Iqbal stated this at regular press conference in ACC conference room here on Monday.

The DG said the commission has filed cases against two officials- Mizan Uddin and Abdur Rahman-for taking bribe and proceedings are going on against seven officials including two deputy directors.

The action is being taken on the basis on a report of an internal inquiry committee constituted to check corruption inside the anti-graft watchdog.

Col. Hanif said other punished ACC officials and employees include one assistant director, five computer operators and six constables.

He said departmental actions were taken against nine officials and decision has been taken to file cases against them.

The commission is verifying allegations against three officials and five others were relieved from charges, as the complaints against them were not proved true during investigation.

Hanif Iqbal said eight officials and employees have been kept under watch.