ACC intensifies probe into NID’s info leak, sale

Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) intensified its investigation into allegations that personal information linked to the National Identity Cards (NIDs) of around 110 million citizens was leaked and illegally sold in violation of an agreement governing the use of the database.

As part of the inquiry, the anti-graft watchdog has sought documents and information from the Bangladesh Computer Council (BCC), the Election Commission (EC) and other relevant agencies to verify the allegations and establish the circumstances surrounding the alleged data breach.

ACC Deputy Director Akhtarul Islam said, "Necessary documents are being collected from the BCC, the Election Commission and other relevant departments to verify the truth of the complaint and uncover the entire process of information leakage."

"Further legal action will be taken after analysing these documents," he added.