A writ petition has been filed with the High Court to challenge the recommendation of Dhaka Water Supply and Sewerage Authority (DWASA) board to reappoint its current Managing Director Taqsem A Khan for another three-year term.
Supreme Court lawyer Advocate Tanvir Ahmed filed the writ on Thursday.
Confirming the matter to The Business Post, Tanvir Ahmed said, “I filed the writ on behalf of the former additional chief engineer of the Bangladesh Water Development Board Khandaker Manzur Murshid.”
Earlier on September 19, DWASA recommended reappointing its current managing director Taqsem A Khan for another three-year term at a virtual meeting.
Taqsem has been criticised for his various mismanagements and irregularities during his long period in office.
On September 14, the High Court reprimanded Taqsem A Khan for failing to take steps aimed at curbing pollution on the Buriganga river in line with the court's directives.
The High Court subsequently issued a warning and ordered him to submit a compliance report within a month.
Earlier on July 20, the Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) demanded transparency in appointing the managing director of Dhaka WASA ahead of the beginning of the appointment process of the next MD.
In his written statement, TIB Executive Director Iftekharuzzaman said Taqsem had been holding the same position for the past 11 years and his reappointments were granted by extending the age limit for the post and sometimes even bypassing the recommendations of the WASA board.
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