The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has uncovered preliminary evidence suggesting embezzlement of around BDT 100 crore in sales of government LP gas cylinders. The ACC has therefore launched an investigation into alleged annual siphoning of funds by the BPIC (Bangladesh Petroleum Import Company). Earlier, on 6 May this year, the ACC raided BPIC offices following allegations of irregularities and embezzlement in sales of government cylinder LP gas. The probe team reported finding signs of malpractice and negligence. Investigators say roughly 1.4 million government cylinders are sold each year but many customers never receive them — alleged syndicates purportedly diverted and sold those cylinders. Officials from Padma and Jamuna Oil Companies, responsible for cylinder supply, were reportedly unable to give satisfactory explanations. The ACC also said BPIC officials failed in public promotion of legitimate government cylinder distribution, suggesting deliberate obstruction.