The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has conducted a drive at the Bagerhat regional passport office following allegations of extorting extra money, misbehaving with service seekers, and halting services under the pretext of lunch break. The drive was led by Abul Kaiyum Howlader, deputy director of ACC Bagerhat integrated district office, on Tuesday noon.
During the drive, ACC officials talked to the office staff and reviewed various documents and service activities. Service seekers complained about harassment, demands for extra money beyond official fees, and services remaining suspended for about two hours for lunch. An allegation of misbehavior with a journalist during news collection was also raised.
The ACC deputy director stated that the collected information and documents will be sent to the head office for review and necessary action. Meanwhile, Assistant Director Md Hafizur Rahman of the passport office claimed there is no scope for extorting money through irregularities, and necessary action will be taken if corruption or misconduct is proven against anyone.
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