Corruption found in distribution
Irregularities in distribution of old age allowance and widow allowance were found by a probe committee formed by the Natore Sadar upazila nirbahi officer (UNO).
The three-member committee, headed by upazila Social Welfare Officer Afaz Uddin, found that some UP members and village policemen had withdrawn the money of deceased old age allowance holders with the help of some social welfare officials.
"UP member Piyara Begum had withdrawn the money of deceased old age allowance holder Nekjan Begum and village policeman Harun-ur-Rashid took Tk 500 to Tk 1,500 from some people for giving them old age and widow allowance," Afaz Uddin said.
“Alal Sheikh, son of Haidar Ali, Moyna Begum, wife of late Amir Khan of Baliadanga, Ahad Ali, son of Fayez Uddin of Chandrakola, and Babar Ali of Rayerbag got old age allowance cards before reaching 65 years," he added.
"We submitted the probe report to the upazila administration last month that was forwarded to the district administration,” Afaz said.
Deputy Commissioner Shahina Khatun said she had received the report, adding that another committee headed by an additional director of the social welfare department has been formed. "Action will be taken after getting their probe report,” she added.
Durniti Protirodh Committee Natore district unit president Principal Abdur Razzaque said stern action must be taken immediately as the corruption has already been proved.
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