Dhaka, December 24, 2024: The Bangladesh government has initiated a $5 billion corruption investigation against Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina concerning the construction of the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant. Allegations of financial irregularities and mismanagement in the mega-project have sparked a major political controversy in the country.
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) is leading the probe to examine the potential misuse of funds and procedural violations in awarding contracts and executing the project. This development comes amid growing opposition criticism of the government’s transparency and governance in handling large-scale infrastructure projects.
Sheikh Hasina’s office has dismissed the allegations, calling them politically motivated and aimed at undermining her administration’s developmental initiatives. As the investigation unfolds, it has triggered intense debates about accountability and corruption in Bangladesh’s political landscape.
