25 agree to return Tk 10cr for clemency

Some 25 corrupt individuals have so far agreed to deposit more than Tk 10 crore to the national exchequer in return for clemency by the Truth and Accountability Commission (Tac).
Sources said the three-member commission, headed by Justice Habibur Rahman Khan, heard their pleas during the first four days' hearing.
Of the 25 individuals, one is businessman while the rest are government officials of different departments.
Meanwhile, the Tac is scheduled to hear pleas of 15 clemency seekers today. They include employees and officials from Titas Gas and sub-registrars.
The commission heard the pleas of seven individuals on Monday, the opening day of hearing, four on Tuesday, six on Wednesday and eight on Thursday.
It has so far received applications from 199 corrupt people seeking clemency on surrender of their ill-gotten wealth. No politician has so far applied to the Tac seeking clemency.