Bangladesh’s Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has launched an investigation into alleged large-scale corruption in the power sector during the tenure of State Minister Nasrul Hamid Bipu. A five-member ACC team has formally requested detailed information on 172 power plants from relevant authorities. In a letter sent to the Power Development Board chairman, the ACC cited allegations of bribery, nepotism in project approvals, illegal land occupation, and embezzlement through fake projects. Over the past three government terms, the power sector has seen an expenditure of $28.3 billion—nearly BDT 4 trillion. Notably, around BDT 1 trillion was allegedly misappropriated under the guise of “capacity charges.” The ACC is also probing allegations of $400 million in tax evasion by India’s Adani Group, facilitated through tax exemptions granted under deals with the ruling Awami League government.