Dhaka, July 1 -- Corruption Commission (ACC) Chairman Mohammad Moinuddin Abdullah on Tuesday said that despite having substantial evidence of irregularities, the much-discussed Padma Multipurpose Bridge graft case was prematurely closed, and the accused were exempted from trial.

He made the remarks while talking to reporters at the ACC headquarters in Dhaka's Segunbagicha this afternoon.

"The case's initial investigation report was flawed and incomplete. We have decided to revive it with a comprehensive and evidence-based submission," said the ACC chief.

Referring to irregularities in the procurement process of consultants for the Padma Bridge project, Moinuddin Abdullah noted that although there were clear grounds for legal action, th...