Dhaka, Sep 05 (V7N) – The Ministry of Housing and Public Works has taken disciplinary action against two deputy assistant engineers of the Public Works Department over alleged irregular expenditure on furniture and equipment for the Rooppur Green City project, initiated in 2019.

Md. Shahin Uddin, of the Pabna Public Works subdivision, has been compulsorily retired, while Md. Alamgir Hossain, of the Rajshahi Public Works Zone, has been demoted to a lower salary grade.

According to a press release from the ministry, media reports in 2019 highlighted abnormal spending on the 16th and 20th floors of the project. Following the reports, two separate investigation committees were formed, which confirmed the irregularities and attributed responsibility to the two officials.

Both were found guilty of misconduct under the Government Servants (Disciplinary and Appeal) Rules, and the Bangladesh Public Service Commission issued the punishment orders on the advice of the President.

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