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A delegation led by Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) Chairman Justice AKM Asaduzzaman paid a courtesy call on President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir at Bangabhaban today. At this time, the president directed that stern legal steps be taken against the corrupt without regard for their power and influence. He stressed that however influential the offender may be, he must be brought to justice through a fair and impartial investigation.
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During the meeting, the ACC chairman apprised the president of their current activities, various ongoing initiatives and the obstacles or challenges that exist in discharging their duties. Besides, he also sought the president’s support to further increase the commission’s effectiveness in curbing corruption.
In response, the president said corruption has today turned into one of Bangladesh’s main crises because of misrule, irregularities and lack of accountability that went on year after year. Mentioning that the country’s bright future and progress depend largely on controlling corruption, he called on the ACC to continue its work with full courage and honesty.
The president urged that the legal process of the huge number of long-pending cases be completed quickly and delays reduced. Besides, he laid special emphasis on conducting quick inquiries and taking stern action in the case of allegations of large-scale corruption.
The president advised further increasing public awareness and campaign work to create an anti-corruption mindset among people. At the same time, he assured the commission of all-out cooperation in properly discharging its legal and constitutional responsibilities.
Among other members of the delegation, Commissioner (Investigation) Dr Jahangir Alam Khan, Commissioner (Inquiry) Dr Md Sazzad Hossain Bhuiyan and the commission’s Secretary Md Saidur Rahman Khan were present during the call. In addition, the secretaries concerned of the President’s Office were also present at this time.
