Tender manipulation by pro-BNP contractors alleged

The LGED invited tenders for development work in five groups under Pisciculture Development and Greater Jessore development projects.

In a complaint to the LGED executive engineer on Saturday, Khan Afzal Hossain, a contractor alleged that 'influential contractors' snatched his schedule on the last date of dropping at the LGED office. He did not mention any specific name, but demanded re-tender.

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Preferring anonymity another LGED contractor told this correspondent that he was prevented from buying tender schedule by pro-BNP contractors. The contractors claimed that only 21 schedules were sold and only five schedules were dropped.

On contact, Magura LGED executive engineer admitted receipt of the written complaints. 'A tender committee will investigate and look into the matter,' he told this correspondent.