The government will send a list of former deputy commissioners with specific allegations of "heinous financial irregularities" to the ACC for further investigation, said Public Administration Ministry Senior Secretary Mokhles Ur Rahman yesterday.

Rumors are circulating that some of our colleagues embezzled amounts ranging Tk 4-30 crore. "If these claims are substantiated through investigations by agencies and our own mechanisms, we will refer the specific cases to the Anti-Corruption Commission, not general ones," he told reporters at the Secretariat.

He said his ministry has already sent the case of those DCs who were responsible for overseeing the 2024 elections to intelligence agencies.

The interim government started taking disciplinary actions against the DCs who served as returning officers in three controversial national elections held under the Awami League rule. So far, 67 officials were either forced to retire or made OSD (Officer on Special Duty).

Mokhles said those who have been made OSD but were not involved in any wrongdoings will be able to lead a normal working life. "The government is not bias here. The government will be fair so that no innocent officer faces any punishment," he said.

Mentioning the committee on the public administration led by the finance adviser, the secretary said the committee will analyse these issues carefully. "No decision will be made based on emotions. Every decision will be made following proper rules and regulations."