ZCZC
BSS-42
SUSPENSION-RELIEF-SCAM
Relief scam: 89 public representatives suspended so far
DHAKA, June 9, 2020 (BSS) – A total of 89 public representatives
were suspended temporarily so far for their alleged irregularities in
cash aid disbursement and relief distribution for destitute people
since detection of the country’s first coronavirus (Covid-19) case.
Local Government Division (LGD) issued a notification today
suspending Jamal Hossain, member of ward number 3 of Taindang Union
Parishad (UP) under Matiranga Upazila in Khagrachhari and Purnima Rani
Banik, member (reserved) of Lawraftehpur UP under Nabinagar upazila in
Brahmanbaria over irregularities in prime minister’s cash aid
programme and relief distribution.
A total of 29 UP chairmen, 54 UP members, a zila parishad member,
four municipality councilors and one upazila vice-chairman were
suspended so far.
The two suspended UP members have also been served separate
show-cause notices to reply within 10 working days why they would not
be suspended permanently.
BSS/PR/MKD/MRU/2100hrs