Dhaka, Dec. 8 -- The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has launched an inquiry into allegations that former president Abdul Hamid misused his authority to carry out a Tk24 crore beautification project around his private residence in Nikunja-1, Dhaka.

ACC Director General (Prevention) Md Akhtar Hossain confirmed the development today on Sunday.

"ACC never considers a person's status when conducting an inquiry or investigation," he said.

If confirmed, Hamid would become only the second former president in Bangladesh's history to face an ACC probe over corruption charges, after Hussain Muhammad Ershad, who was convicted and jailed for graft.

According to ACC sources, the allegations involve the misuse of office to execute high-cost develo...