Inquiry Commission Formed to Investigate Measles Vaccine Irregularities Under Previous Interim Government

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Inquiry Commission Formed to Investigate Measles Vaccine Irregularities Under Previous Interim Government

Published : Thursday, 5 November, 2026 at 12:29 PM, Count : 26

Inquiry Commission Formed to Investigate Measles Vaccine Irregularities Under Previous Interim Government

The government has constituted a three-member inquiry commission, headed by former High Court Justice Mamun Rahman, to investigate alleged delays, administrative failures, and irregularities in the procurement and distribution of measles vaccines during the interim administration led by Professor Muhammad Yunus.

Formed under the Commission of Inquiry Act 1956 via a notification issued on Wednesday night, the commission will assess the accountability of officials responsible between 8 August 2024 and 17 February 2026. The panel has been mandated to submit its report to the government within 60 working days.

The other two members of the commission are Professor Dr Mawdud Hossain Alamgir, President of the Bangladesh College of Physicians and Surgeons (BCPS), and ANM Moinul Islam, Additional Secretary to the Health Services Division.

According to the official notification, the commission is tasked with investigating allegations of adverse public health impacts resulting from procurement delays and distribution failures. Under its terms of reference, the panel will:

1. Identify the specific causes and individual liabilities for delays, irregularities, and administrative lapses in measles vaccine management;

2. Formulate recommendations and preventive measures to avert similar occurrences in the future;

3. Provide any additional policy recommendations deemed necessary by the commission.

To conduct its probe, the commission holds full authority to inspect sites across the country, as well as summon and examine witnesses. The Health Services Division will provide administrative support, funding, and logistical assistance to facilitate the investigation.

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