Some prisoners though not sick occupy two-thirds of hospital beds at the Dhaka Central Jail in league with unscrupulous prison officials, the Anti-Corruption Commission found yesterday.

Acting on a tip-off on its hotline, a three-member ACC team including medical officer Dr Anup Kumar Biswas visited the 170-bed hospital.

They also found some prisoners living a lavish life.

“In some rooms, prisoners are found watching TV and using refrigerators and microwave oven,” reads a press release.

“From the first day of their stay, some prisoners have been enjoying extravagant lifestyle for month after month with the help of dishonest officials,” it also said.

The ACC team asked the hospital authorities to stop the corrupt practice immediately.

ACC Director General Mohammad Munir Chowdhury said they have informed the matter to the higher authorities and asked them to take action against the responsible persons.

Contacted, Senior Jail Super Iqbal Kabir Chowdhury refuted the ACC findings. “No, no. No such things have happened. You better talk to them [ACC].”

Jailer Mahbubul Islam could not be reached over the phone despite several attempts.

According to the ACC, Iqbal and are Mahbubul are among those involved in the irregularities.