Dhaka, Nov. 19 -- The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has launched an inquiry into the purchase of Rose Garden on Hrishikesh Das Road in Old Dhaka, alleging a loss of nearly Tk 3.32 billion to the state.

The historic building is where the Awami League, which later led the Liberation War, began its political journey.

On Wednesday, ACC Public Relations Officer Aktarul Islam said the commission would take action against anyone found involved in the matter.

"Preliminary information suggests that collusion by certain officers of the Ministry of Housing and Public Works led to [the loss].

"Following receipt of the allegation, the ACC verified the claims and has begun a formal investigation based on evidence and documents gathered during th...