Former Dhaka WASA MD Taqsem A. Khan Accused of Massive Corruption, Mismanagement, and Embezzlement

Taqsem A. Khan, the former Managing Director (MD) of Dhaka WASA, is facing serious allegations of large-scale corruption, mismanagement, and embezzlement. During his 15-year tenure, Dhaka WASA went into debt of nearly 25,000 crore taka. During this time, he reportedly embezzled huge sums of money in the name of various development projects.

💰 Embezzlement Through Projects

• Padma-Jasholdia Water Treatment Plant: Around 500 crore taka was embezzled by using substandard equipment in the main pipeline.
• Dasherkandi Sewage Treatment Plant: Nearly 600 crore taka was misused by installing low-quality machinery.
• Cooperative Fund Scam: 621 crore taka was allegedly stolen from the Dhaka WASA Employee Multipurpose Cooperative Society.
• Revenue Loss: Between 2014–2015 and 2022–2023 fiscal years, Dhaka WASA lost about 3,221 crore taka in uncollected revenue.

🏠 Properties Abroad & Hiding

Taqsem A. Khan is accused of purchasing 14 houses in the United States and laundering large amounts of money abroad. He is currently in hiding and out of reach of law enforcement agencies.

⚖️ Legal Action & Investigation

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has launched an investigation and imposed a travel ban on him. They are currently working to verify the truth behind these serious allegations.