‘Education minister had nothing to do with it’
University Grants Commission in a statement yesterday said they have done an impartial investigation without anyone's influence while probing into alleged corruption of Begum Rokeya University, Rangpur (BRUR) Vice Chancellor Prof Nazmul Ahsan Kalimullah.
UGC said Kalimullah made some unexpected comments regarding the probe committee and Education Minister Dipu Moni from a press conference on March 4.
Such a comment was not expected from a VC, it added.
UGC said the education minister has not tried to influence the probe by any means. The minister has never made any recommendation to influence probe against any VC, the statement added.
Kalimullah on March 4 denied all findings of UGC's recent report on his reported irregularities, saying it is biased and fabricated, and the education minister patronised and insisted on it.
Hours after, the education ministry denounced his statement, terming it fabricated, baseless and motivated.
At a press conference at Dhaka Reporters Unity, Kalimullah said, "I state without any hesitation that Education Minister Dipu Moni, for her personal animosity towards me, forced UGC to prepare the fabricated and biased report."
Kalimullah also claimed that he was a victim of local politics of Chandpur district.
"UGC member Muhammad Alamgir, who led the investigation team, is from Chandpur and served the minister's agenda by making me a scapegoat of corruption done by the previous VC," he said.
UGC had launched an investigation on 45 allegations against Kalimullah.
Recently, a probe body found irregularities surrounding construction of two 10-storey buildings and a mausoleum at the university. It recommended taking measures against those involved, including the VC.
In the press statement, the education minister said they have received the investigation report, on which a high-level meeting will be held soon at the ministry.
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