{"id":7419,"date":"2026-11-08T05:20:26","date_gmt":"2026-11-08T05:20:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thedhakajournal.com\/?p=7419"},"modified":"2026-11-08T05:20:29","modified_gmt":"2026-11-08T05:20:29","slug":"push-to-appoint-controversial-engineer-as-dpdc-md","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thedhakajournal.com\/?p=7419","title":{"rendered":"Push to appoint controversial engineer as DPDC MD!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Old Beneficiary Syndicate Active Around Tarikul Haque<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Claims That Complaint Documents Cannot Be Found in Relevant Offices<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Turmoil Over Irregularities in Projects and the Return of a 5 Crore Taka Performance Guarantee<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Will the top positions of critical state institutions be determined based on merit, honesty, and professional competence, or will favored individuals be placed there at the behest of an old syndicate rooted in the corridors of power? Following the bloody mass uprising of July-August that led to the fall of the authoritarian Awami League government, expectations of reform, accountability, and transparency in state institutions were raised. However, recent maneuvers surrounding the position of Managing Director (MD) of the Dhaka Power Distribution Company Limited (DPDC) have once again cast doubt on those expectations. Allegations have surfaced that an influential faction known for being beneficiaries during the former Awami League regime has become active in reinstating its authority by placing a favored individual in the highest executive position of the organization. At the center of this plan is Mohammad Tarikul Haque, Chief Engineer of DPDC’s NOCS North Zone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When state assets are turned into tools for individual or group self-enrichment, not only does the institution suffer, but public interest, administrative discipline, and the security of state funds are severely compromised. Even after a political transition, if the spheres of influence of old beneficiaries remain intact, the expectations of change remain confined to paper. A controversy of this very nature has erupted surrounding the appointment of the MD of DPDC, one of the vital institutions in the power sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to complainants, a section of beneficiary officials and influential individuals within the power ministry who grew within DPDC during the fascist regime still hold important positions. Their spheres of influence have not broken despite the political shift. Instead, attempts are being made to restore the old control system by placing loyalists or favored individuals in the MD post. It is also alleged that a top-ranking leader of the Association of Engineers, Bangladesh (AEB) has been repeatedly used to achieve this objective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to relevant sources, in line with these maneuvers, a faction is particularly active in pushing for the appointment of Chief Engineer Mohammad Tarikul Haque to the post of DPDC MD. Yet, written complaints regarding his past activities have been submitted to the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC). The allegations include irregularities in state projects, special relationships with contracting firms, the return of performance guarantee funds, influencing investigation proceedings, and ties with power-centric syndicates. ACC-related sources claim that the process of verifying the truth of these allegations is ongoing. Consequently, questions have been raised as to how justified it is to place him in the highest responsibility of a vital state institution before the disposal or proper investigation of these charges is concluded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Where Did the Complaint Applications Go?:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to copies of the complaint submitted to the ACC, the matter was reportedly also sent to the State Minister for Power and Energy, the Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister\u2019s Office, the Secretary of the Ministry of Public Administration, and the Secretary of the Power Division. However, complainants claim that, mysteriously, no records or receiving information regarding these applications can be found in the relevant offices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This has raised another question in administrative circles. When a written complaint is filed against an official regarding sensitive matters such as appointments to top positions in state institutions, its proper documentation and disposal is a normal administrative duty. Yet, the fact that no trace of the complaint copies was found in the relevant offices\u2014despite claims of them being sent\u2014raises the need to neutrally examine whether this is mere bureaucratic mismanagement or a deliberate attempt to conceal documents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sources claim that an influential faction intentionally removed the applications from the relevant offices to prevent any obstacles from arising in the appointment process. Nevertheless, many believe it is vital to verify the records in the relevant offices regarding this allegation of missing documents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Closeness with Awami League Leader Abdus Sobur:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Among the allegations raised against Chief Engineer Mohammad Tarikul Haque in the application submitted to the ACC, the most discussed involves a project concerning the relocation of power lines in the Padma Bridge rail-link area. The complaint states that he developed a close relationship with Engineer Md. Abdus Sobur, former Science and Technology Secretary of the fascist Awami League government, former Member of Parliament for Comilla-1, and former President of Bangabandhu Engineers Parishad. According to the complaint, that relationship was further cemented when a golden boat was gifted to Abdus Sobur.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Subsequently, the application claims, power was abused to provide special favors to the MP\u2019s contracting firm, MAS Consortium. The name of the concerned work is: “Shifting of 33kv & 11\/0.4 kv line and Distribution transformer for Padma Railway Bridge Area of Dhaka-Narayangonj Highway Road Under NOCS Motijheel, Maniknagor, Swamibag, Postogola, Jurain, Shampur & Fatullah.”<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to the complainants, the firm was awarded works valued at over 35 crore Taka under the project. The allegations of irregularities are not limited to the tender or work order issuance; it is also alleged that full bills were withdrawn without completing the work, and old and new materials preserved in the project area were sold off to divide several crore Takas among themselves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The complaint states that while serving as Project Director (PD), Tarikul Haque, in collusion with the concerned contracting firm, facilitated the withdrawal of full bills without any actual implementation progress. Additionally, accusations were made of selling off old and new project materials to pocket several crores. To verify the truth of these allegations, it is essential to examine the inventory statements of materials, the actual implementation status, and the fund disbursement documents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

More astonishingly, according to the complaint, Bangladesh Railway and DPDC issued multiple letters to inquire about the inventory and implementation progress of the project. However, Tarikul Haque, serving as the Project Director, did not respond to those letters. Complainants claim that reluctance to provide necessary information was shown precisely to conceal financial irregularities in the project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Questions Over the Return of Performance Guarantees:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another major allegation raised in the ACC application concerns the Digitization and Automation of Substation Metering System (DASMS)<\/em> project. According to the complaint, following a tender invitation on February 21, 2017, a contract worth over 26 crore Taka was executed with EDMI Abbey TEC Totaltel JV on March 25, 2018.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As per contract conditions, the contracting firm submitted two bank guarantees or performance guarantees (PGs) in favor of DPDC. The details of the guarantees issued by National Credit and Commerce Bank Limited are: NCCB\/GB\/CR\/BG\/TT-119\/2018, dated May 21, 2018, and NCCB\/GB\/CR\/BG\/TT-118\/2018, dated May 22, 2018. The total monetary value of the two guarantees mentioned in the complaint is 5 crore 1 lakh 367 Taka.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The applicant claims that although the contracting firm failed to properly complete the work as per the contract, Chief Engineer Tarikul Haque irregularly arranged for the return of that money. However, according to rules, if contract conditions are breached or assigned work is not completed, the relevant PGs should be encashed and deposited into DPDC’s treasury. According to the complainants, returning the money to the contractor caused massive financial losses to the state-owned enterprise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The complaint also mentions that an investigation committee was formed regarding the matter. However, information regarding the progress of the investigation, the committee\u2019s report, and what actions were taken against the officials involved has not been found. Complainants claim that due to the intervention of the-then influential circles, the inquiry effectively became dormant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Allegations of a Syndicate with Abdur Razzaq:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The application further states that during the Awami League government, Tarikul Haque maintained close ties with Abdur Razzaq, the then-influential Superintending Engineer of DPDC and General Secretary of Bangabandhu Engineers Parishad. Complainants claim that a powerful circle was formed based on this relationship, whose influence extended to decisions regarding appointments, promotions, transfers, and tendering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is also alleged that this circle\u2019s influence spanned various levels of DPDC\u2019s administrative operations. Even from the MD down to other responsible officials, decisions could not be made outside of their preferences, the application claims. Although independent proof of these allegations and the statements of the individuals involved need to be verified, the allegation of forming a personal-centric sphere of influence within a state institution cannot be ignored.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The complaint also claims that Tarikul Haque was temporarily suspended in the past due to unethical activities. Furthermore, it mentions the submission of a chargesheet against him in an ACC case, as disclosed in the complaint filed with the commission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

References to Allegations During Overseas Stay:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The application also mentions allegations made by a woman against Tarikul Haque during his higher education in the United States. According to the complainants, the woman submitted a written complaint to the Ministry of Power. A senior assistant secretary at the time was entrusted with investigating the matter. However, questions remain regarding the outcome of the investigation and subsequent administrative actions. Complainants allege that the matter was hushed up without resolution by exerting the influence of former MP Engineer Md. Abdus Sobur.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Furthermore, allegations of a recent romantic\/scandalous nature involving a woman in the Mohammadpur area have surfaced against him. Details regarding this will be shared with readers shortly after verification and scrutiny.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chief Engineer Denies Allegations:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

When asked about the allegations, Chief Engineer Mohammad Tarikul Haque denied the accusation of returning PG money to the contractor in the DASMS<\/em> project. He stated, \u201cI am not involved in any kind of unethical activities at DPDC. Since Engineer Abdus Razzaq worked in my office, I had to discuss many matters with him. Nothing beyond that.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Regarding the allegations concerning a woman, he stated that the ministry has already investigated the matter, and no involvement of his was found.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Multiple attempts to contact Power Division Secretary Mirana Mahrukh regarding the matter were unsuccessful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Professor Dr. M. Shamsul Alam, Energy Advisor of the Consumers Association of Bangladesh (CAB) and a prominent energy expert, remarked, \u201cDPDC is an extremely vital organization in the power sector. In the interest of the country and the nation, this organization\u2019s MD post must be entrusted to an ideal, unbiased, and responsible person. Everyone must remain vigilant to ensure that malicious individuals do not occupy this position under any circumstances. It is necessary for all concerned to exercise caution so that no person of dishonest character is allowed to hold such vital responsibilities.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Expressing deep concern over the entire process, Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) Executive Director Iftekharuzzaman said, \u201cIf transparency, open competition, and accountability are not ensured in appointing individuals to top posts in state-owned enterprises, public trust is destroyed forever. The specific criteria for evaluating this appointment process should be made public. Any decision wrapped in secrecy encourages corruption.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Transparency Questioned in MD Appointment:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

DPDC is not merely a power distribution utility; it is one of the primary lifelines ensuring uninterrupted electricity services for industries, commerce, housing, and civic life in Dhaka and surrounding vast regions. Therefore, the responsibility of its Managing Director is not merely to adorn a title, but a heavy obligation to protect vast financial resources, technical infrastructure, thousands of officers and employees, and the interests of millions of consumers. Under these circumstances, attempting to place someone in the top position while ignoring past controversies, allegations of financial irregularities, or pending investigations will only further weaken the governance of the institution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

State projects are not the personal property of any individual, political circle, or contracting group. The security of national wealth is tied to every piece of infrastructure built, equipment purchased, and contract executed with the tax money of the public. If allegations of past irregularities are left unresolved and new opportunities are created to establish spheres of influence, the promises of reform will be reduced to mere paper declarations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thus, the appointment of the DPDC MD requires transparent competition, impartial evaluation of qualifications, and credible resolution of complaints. No political identity, personal connection, or recommendation from influential quarters should ever serve as a substitute for a candidate\u2019s integrity and professional competence. For even if the lives of millions are illuminated by the light of electricity, if the darkness of corruption remains within state institutions, that light will never truly be complete.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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