ACC Petitioned to Investigate Dr. Yunus Over Alleged Misappropriation of Vaccine Funds
Two Supreme Court lawyers, Biplab Kumar Das and Barrister Sanaullah Nure Sagar, submitted the petition to the ACC Chairman on Monday, April 13, 2026. The petitioners claim that the recent nationwide measles outbreak, which has resulted in the deaths of over a hundred children, is a direct consequence of the previous interim administration's shortsightedness and financial irregularities.
The application highlights a severe shortage of measles vaccines and syringes across the country, a crisis that has led to a rising death toll as reported by various media outlets. According to the lawyers, despite a substantial health sector budget of approximately 42,000 crore BDT, the procurement process was altered without adequate preparation or transparency. This failure to secure essential medical supplies in a timely manner is alleged to have allowed measles to escalate into a national epidemic. The petition asserts that thousands of children are currently fighting for their lives in hospitals due to the unavailability of vaccines, a situation the lawyers describe as a "procession of death."
The legal filing further contends that the adoption of new procurement methods and the subsequent failure to act effectively strongly indicate corruption and mismanagement of public funds. Information regarding specific irregularities in syringe procurement has already surfaced in both electronic and print media, according to the petitioners. The lawyers argue that a thorough investigation by the ACC is essential to restore discipline within the health sector and to safeguard the lives of children. They have demanded swift legal action against the former Chief Adviser, the Health Adviser, and other involved officials after a rigorous probe into their respective roles.
Public concern over the measles surge has grown as health experts and citizens alike point toward administrative failures as the root cause of the current crisis. While the interim government has been replaced, the legal push for accountability seeks to address the systemic lapses that left the nation's pediatric population vulnerable. The ACC is expected to review the merit of the application before deciding on a formal inquiry. As the nation grapples with a preventable health emergency, this legal move adds a new layer of political and judicial scrutiny to the transition period's governance and its impact on public health security.
