Dhaka, Oct. 14 -- The Ministry of Chittagong Hill Tracts Affairs has removed Khagrachhari District Council Chairperson Jiruna Tripura from her post over allegations of corruption and misconduct.

The decision was announced in a notification signed by Deputy Secretary Mangal Chandra Pal on Tuesday afternoon.

On Jul 7 this year, the ministry had ordered her to refrain from all council activities following a number of allegations.

Complaints included disregard for 14 council members, inappropriate behaviour, undermining heads and staff of transferred departments, unilateral decision-making, favouritism, teacher transfer irregularities, blocking contractor bills for bribes, and other corrupt practices.

The ministry opened an investigation ...