BSS
  07 Sep 2026, 20:23

ACC recommends bringing allegations against Kaikaus under Adani power deal probe

DHAKA, Sept 7, 2026 (BSS) - The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has recommended attaching the allegations against former principal secretary Ahmad Kaikaus to its ongoing inquiry into allegations of irregularities and corruption in the power purchase agreement between Adani Power Limited and the Bangladesh government. 

The allegations against Kaikaus include corruption, irregularities, abuse of power and acquisition of illegal assets.

ACC Deputy Director of the Public Relations Department Md Aktarul Islam disclosed this at a briefing at its headquarters today. 

The ACC said Kaikaus served as the Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister as well as Secretary of the Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources.

It said allegations had been raised against him of acquiring illegal assets through various acts of corruption, irregularities and abuse of power.