Review committee invites complaints on corruption in energy sector

The National Review Committee (NRC) has invited people to submit evidence or information regarding corruption in the power and energy sector, according to a public notification issued by the Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources on Thursday.

The committee requested people to submit their complaints and relevant documents to help investigate deals signed under the Speedy Supply of Power and Energy (Special Provision) Act 2010 during the previous Awami League regime.

Earlier, a five-member committee headed by retired High Court Division Justice Moinul Islam Chowdhury was formed on September 5 to review contracts signed under the Speedy Supply of Power and Energy (Special Provision)-Act 2010 (Amendment 2021).

The notification said that individuals with evidence or information regarding corruption under the aforesaid contracts can submit their complaints to the committee via email (nationalreviewcommittee@gmail.com) from October 4 to October 31, 2024.

It said that the committee will take necessary measures after communicating with the complainant and accused person or his institution or organization to this end.

The notification also said that the committee will take initiatives to collect necessary information and support from companies and organizations concerned, engaging in various activities by signing contracts under the Speedy Supply of Power and Energy (Special Provision) Act 2010 (Amendment 2021).

It requested all television channels to broadcast this announcement in a scrolling format.