The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has launched an investigation into allegations against Narayanganj Bangladesh Water Development Board (BWDB) Executive Engineer Shuvo Ahmed, accusing him of securing government contracts using his father Mamunur Rashid's contracting license and committing irregularities in project implementation. As part of the inquiry, an ACC enforcement team conducted an on-site inspection of a BWDB irrigation project in Rupganj's Daudpur Union.
Key Highlights of the ACC Investigation
On-Site Inspection: A three-member ACC enforcement team visited the Daudpur Union irrigation project to observe work conditions, talk to local residents, and verify allegations.
Document Collection: Prior to the site visit, ACC officials collected necessary documents from the BWDB central office in Motijheel, Dhaka.
Conflict of Interest: According to ACC findings, at least seven projects were awarded under the name of the executive engineer's father, Mamunur Rashid, in this zone, with approximately 40 million (40 lakh) BDT withdrawn against these works.
Scope of Inquiry: The probe covers project approvals, tender processes, work orders, contractor qualifications, bill withdrawals, work quality, and the involvement of responsible officials.
Official Statements
ACC Narayanganj Integrated District Office Assistant Director Asif Al Mahmud stated that the enforcement team visited the Rupganj project after reviewing initial documents. He emphasized that an official serving in a specific area while their close relative operates as a contractor creates a severe conflict of interest and opens opportunities to influence decision-making and oversight.
Document records reveal that Shuvo Ahmed serves as the Executive Engineer of the Narayanganj Water Development Division, overseeing local irrigation and drainage activities—including a 2025 notice issuance against 12 establishments for occupying the Agrani irrigation project drainage canal, and supervising a June 2026 eviction drive to recover illegally occupied canals in the Borpa area.
Next Steps
The ACC's comprehensive report will evaluate how the seven contracts were approved, the validity of the tender process, financial transactions, and whether the executive engineer played any direct or indirect role in favoring his family's business.
Note: Immediate comments from Executive Engineer Shuvo Ahmed or his father Mamunur Rashid regarding the allegations were unavailable at the time of the report.
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