A Tk 2 crore solar streetlight project in Maheshpur Municipality, Jhenaidah, has been mired in allegations of corruption and irregularities involving a former mayor, an engineer, and a contractor. Funded by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change in the 2020–21 fiscal year, the project aimed to install 150 solar lights to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Despite two deadline extensions, around 40% of the work remains incomplete. Investigations revealed fake labels, substandard materials, and inflated cost estimates—each light priced at Tk 132,500 though market value is Tk 30,000–45,000. The contractor allegedly withdrew over Tk 8.3 million for poor-quality installations. Following complaints, the new municipal administrator, Additional District Magistrate ABM Khalid Hossain Siddiqui, launched an inquiry that confirmed major discrepancies. Work has since been halted, and a show-cause notice was issued to the contractor. Authorities are awaiting a written explanation before deciding on further legal or administrative action.
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