Tk 55 Crore Embezzled from Post Offices: State Minister for Telecommunication's Solution

State Minister for Telecommunication Zunaid Ahmed Palak proposed developing core banking software through Postal Resource Planning (PRP) software to transition to paperless management and eliminate opaque procedures.

 

Palak has revealed that Tk 55 crore has been embezzled from various post offices across the country. In response to this alarming issue, Palak has directed the director general to collaborate with a2i and the Bangladesh Computer Council (BCC) to find a permanent solution to all postal-related problems.

Actions initiated

Palak has proposed the development of core banking software through the implementation of Postal Resource Planning (PRP) software. This initiative aims to bring the entire process under paperless management, eliminating any opaque procedures. The PRP software proposal is set to be submitted next week, with the goal of ensuring transparency and accountability within the postal system.

Significant Embezzlement Uncovered in Various Post Offices

Palak emphasized that even if Tk 10 crore is invested in this project, it could potentially prevent irregularities and corruption amounting to Tk 100 crore.

The State Minister reported that, according to the investigation, Moksed Alam embezzled Tk 1 crore 84 lakh from 51 people, including Parul Begum. Additionally, significant amounts of money have been embezzled from various post offices: Tk 29 crore from Chittagong GPO, Tk 9.5 crore from Noakhali Post Office, Tk 2 crore to 4 crore each from Barishal Medical College Post Office and Patuakhali Post Office, Tk 1 crore 84 lakh from Jashore, and Tk 73 lakh each from Shyampur and Dinajpur Post Offices. In Dinajpur, Tk 12 lakh worth of savings certificates were embezzled by obtaining signatures on blank paper.