DHAKA: The High Court on Tuesday issued a rule asking authorities concerned to explain within four weeks why the Anti-Corruption commission (ACC) should not be directed to investigate the allegation of financial irregularities against four officials of Rajshahi University.  

They four officials are Rajshahi University vice chancellor, RU pro-vice chancellor, treasurer and registrar. 

Home secretary, ACC chairman, IGP, and VC, Pro-VC, treasurer and registrar of the varsity were made respondents to the rule.

An HC bench comprising Justice Naima Haider and Justice Abu Taher Md Saifur Rahman issued the rule following a writ petition filed by a former student of the university.

The petition was filed on Sunday (March 12) following reports published in several Bangla daily newspapers alleging RU officials involved in corruption while purchasing a land for the university.

Senior lawyer AM Aminuddin moved for the petition while deputy attorney general Mokhlesur Rahman moved for the state in the court. 

BDST: 1718 HRS, MAR 14, 2017
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