Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader yesterday said politicians are responsible for corruption and asked them to take lesson from Bangabandhu.

Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman set a rare example of honesty and courage in politics, Quader, also the roads, transport and bridges minister, said while addressing a seminar at Bangladesh Medical Association (BMA) auditorium in the capital.

AL Information and Research Sub-Committee organised the seminar, titled "March 7: Aloker Jhornadhara" marking the Unesco's recognition of the historic March 7 Speech as a world documentary heritage.

“We, who are in politics, can take lesson from Bangabandhu. How many of the politicians can claim themselves to be honest? Where is the problem?” Quader said.

“Corruption will be halved if we the politicians can keep ourselves free from corruption,” he said.