Dhaka, July 16 -- # Contracts fuel fiscal burden# Indemnity provisions under scrutiny
Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed has raised serious concerns over inconsistencies and irregularities in the power purchase agreements signed with Independent Power Producers (IPPs) during the tenure of the previous Awami League (AL) government.
Speaking to reporters on Tuesday following meetings of the Cabinet Committee on Government Purchase and the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs at the Secretariat, Dr Salehuddin confirmed that a comprehensive legal and financial review of all IPP contracts is now underway.
"There were numerous deviations in how these contracts were awarded and structured," the adviser said. "Key provisions-particularly those...