bdnews24.com :
The Secretary of Liberation War Affairs Ministry, KH Masud Siddiqui, has been made an Officer on Special Duty (OSD) at public administration ministry.
The move comes after allegations that gold crests on Liberation War medals,
which were awarded to foreigners for their contribution during Bangladesh’s Liberation War, had less than standard-quantity of gold. Siddiqui was supposed to go on Post Retirement Leave (PRL) from Oct 30.
According to recent media reports, in an effort to increase his tenure of service, the public servant obtained a freedom fighter’s certificate from his ministry.
Officials who have been freedom fighters get an extra year of service compared to others.
Nearly 250 foreign nationals were awarded crests, shawls and certificates in seven phases last year for their contribution to Bangladesh’s independence in 1971.
