Dr. Mohammad Abdul Momen, Senior Secretary of the Ministry of Public Safety, has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC).
The government annulled his contract-based appointment as Senior Secretary of the Ministry of Public Safety after approving his resignation. The Public Administration Ministry issued a notification in this regard today.
Dr. Momen submitted his resignation letter to the Ministry of Public Administration on December 8, which was forwarded to the Chief Adviser on Monday. His resignation was accepted, and the corresponding notification was issued.
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According to the notification, his remaining tenure as Senior Secretary of the Ministry of Public Safety has been canceled in accordance with Clause 7 of the contract signed between Dr. Momen and the government. The order is effective immediately in the public interest.
It is reported that Dr. Momen will be officially appointed as Chairman of the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) on Wednesday, with the President expected to make the appointment.
Sources within the Public Administration Ministry confirm that Dr. Momen’s appointment as ACC Chairman will be announced either today or tomorrow.
In August 2017, he was appointed Senior Secretary of the Ministry of Public Safety under a two-year contract, and additionally, he was entrusted with the responsibilities of the Security Services Division.