Int’l Anti-Corruption Day: PM’s commitment to anti-corruption drive must be upheld: TIB
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s commitment of not going lenient during the ongoing anti-corruption drive should be ensured, Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) demanded yesterday.
The demand came at a human chain in front of Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban to mark International Anti- Corruption Day 2019, scheduled to be held today.
All kinds of direct and indirect political and government influence on the Anti-Corruption Commission should be stopped to make the graft watchdog stronger and to demonstrate political will towards reducing corruption effectively, said Dr Iftekharuzzaman, executive director of Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB).
All parties, especially relevant institutions like law enforcing agencies and Anti-Corruption Commission, will have to play their roles assertively to curb corruption in the country as it is not possible for the prime minister alone to do so, Iftekharuzzaman said.
The premier’s announcement regarding the drive against corruption, including initiating it within the party, has encouraged them and others who are working against corruption, he said, adding that people of the country want to see results.
Other demands of the graft watchdog include taking effective government steps to ensure encouraging atmosphere so that general people, media, and private organisations can play active roles against corruption.
TIB also demanded removal of controversial sections of Public Service ACT-2018 to curb corruption and irregularities in government sector.
The organisation also called for bringing to book the persons involved with corruption and forgery in the banking sector.
Among others, members of TIB and and students of different educational institutions attended the human chain.
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