Disaster Management and Relief Minister  Asadul Habib Dulu -File photo

SANGSAD BHABAN, June 23, 2026 (BSS) - Disaster Management and Relief Minister 
Asadul Habib Dulu today informed Parliament that allegations of 
irregularities and corruption in rural infrastructure renovation projects 
implemented during the previous government's tenure are currently under 
investigation.

The minister disclosed the information in response to a written question 
tabled by ruling party lawmaker Mostafizur Rahman Babul of Jamalpur-3 
constituency in the House today. 

The day's sitting began with Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmad, Bir Bikram, in the 
chair.

Dulu said that investigations are being conducted into alleged irregularities 
and corruption involving allocations under the Test Relief (TR), Kabita (Food 
for Work) and Kabikha (Cash for Work) programmes that were undertaken in the 
name of rural infrastructure development during the previous government's 
rule.

The minister added that appropriate legal and administrative measures would 
be taken if the allegations are proven through the ongoing investigations.