Dhaka, June 13 -- Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) Administrator Md Shafiqul Islam Khan on Saturday said his administration has maintained a zero-tolerance stance against tender-related irregularities and other illegal activities since he assumed office.

His remarks came while handing over two individuals, allegedly involved in fraudulent tender-related activities, to Rupnagar Police Station after they were detained in the Rupnagar area under DNCC's Zone-5.

The administrator said evidence emerged that a group had long been engaged in illegal financial transactions by using his name and promising to secure tenders from the city corporation.

"Neither my relatives nor any of my associates are involved in such activities," he said.

He ...