A five-member investigation committee led by lawmaker ABM Ashraf Uddin (Nizam) has been formed to examine allegations of corruption and irregularities in the procurement of cameras, bags, and card readers by the Bangladesh National Parliament Secretariat. The committee was established under the directive of the Speaker, according to an office order issued on April 21, 2026, and signed by Secretary Barrister Md. Golam Sarwar Bhuiyan. The committee includes MPs Lutfullah El Majed, Md. Saiful Alam, Humam Kader Chowdhury, and Md. Abul Hasnat. It has been instructed to submit its report within seven days, with administrative support from Joint Secretary Miz Syeda Mashuma Khanam.

The investigation follows reports published on April 19 in a national daily and several online portals alleging large-scale corruption in the Secretariat’s procurement process. The reports claimed that cameras and bags were purchased at several times their market price, sparking widespread public and political criticism.

The committee’s findings are expected to clarify the extent of the alleged financial misconduct and determine accountability within the Secretariat.