ACC Public Relations officer Pranab Kumer Bhattacharya told UNB that the Commission has decided to launch investigation over the allegation of corruption in the purchase of protective equipment including N-95 masks.
The process of appointing an investigating officer is in progress, he said.
Earlier on April 24, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare formed a committee to investigate allegation that low-quality products were passed on as N-95 masks to some government hospitals.
Mask supplier CMSD was show-caused. After reviewing the allegation and the supplier’s response, the ministry formed a three-member investigation committee, a Health Ministry press release said.
Earlier, physicians of some government hospitals, including Mugda General Hospital, complained of receiving low-quality masks.