Dhaka, Nov 2 (bdnews24.com) - Former caretaker government adviser Md Fazlul Haque Friday denied allegations of corruption against him.
In a letter addressed to editors, news editors and chief reporters of news organisations, Haque, a former Supreme Court judge, claimed media reports alleging that he was corrupt were false.
He refuted the allegation of bribe taking levelled against him by former chief conservator of forests Osman Gani as incorrect.
He said the then secretary Haider Ali also denied the charge.
The former adviser also denied another accusation that he took bribes from Bashundhara Group.
Haque claimed yday he did not sign any file or application from Bashundhara Group, saying no Bashundhara Group files were put before him for signature while he was an adviser.
"I have the utmost respect for the journalistic community and editors and have tried to ensure their welfare to the best of my ability as chairman of the 6th Wage Board," he concluded in the letter.
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