The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has reinstated Md Sharif Uddin, its former Assistant Director, with seniority and all arrears of salary and allowances, four and a half years after his dismissal. The commission issued a notification to this effect on Tuesday.
Later in the afternoon, Sharif Uddin joined the office at the ACC headquarters in Segunbagicha, Dhaka. Reacting to his reinstatement, he told Prothom Alo, "Alhamdulillah, I have got justice."
Removal order withdrawn
The ACC notification stated that the order removing Sharif Uddin from the post of Assistant Director has been withdrawn. As per rules, he will be entitled to seniority and all pending salaries and allowances. The notification was signed by ACC Chairman Justice A K M Asaduzzaman.Duties in Patuakhali and dismissal
Sharif Uddin was removed from service on 16 February 2022 while serving as Assistant Director at the ACC's Patuakhali office. Before his transfer to Patuakhali on 16 June 2021, he was posted at the ACC's Chattogram office. During that time, he had investigated irregularities in land acquisition for a government project and recommended filing cases against influential individuals.The then-ACC official had also filed a general diary (GD) with the police station, stating that he had received death threats for performing his duties. His dismissal had sparked significant discussion at the time. With his reinstatement on Tuesday, the controversy has come to an end.
