The conviction rate in graft cases has increased to 70 percent, which is higher than any time in the past, according to Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) Chairman Iqbal Mahmood. This is a testament to the government’s ongoing drive against corruption.
Currently the lack of capacity and manpower shortage are the main problems of the commission and that is why it has opened a training wing to increase the capability of the ACC officials. Knowledge is essential for all and training helps people increase their capacity
We applaud the ACC for their dedication to rooting out corruption. They must continue to work diligently, and further improve their efficiency.
Those who partake in illicit activities and corruption to earn money discourage honest citizens and bring chaos to society. Moreover, the corrupt officials and representatives steal money that would have been utilized in development schemes. They are doing tremendous harm to the people of the country.
The government’s cleansing drive
against corruption has already sent a
message to those people to
take heed and change their ways
For a long time, Bangladesh’s development has been stymied due to corruption in government officials. A certain segment of officials have been abusing their power for their own gains and personal interests. Corruption itself is like a plague that spreads from within. As a result, even lower rank officials start to abuse their power and do as they please.
The government’s cleansing drive against corruption has already sent a message to those people to take heed and change their ways. If those found guilty are given strict penalties, it will undoubtedly discourage others in the future from engaging in corruption, bribery and other illicit activities.
In the 48 years since our independence, we have been held back in terms of development due to officials in power doing as they please and stealing unabashedly from the people’s money. They have long evaded the rule of law and have corrupted generations after generations.
We welcome the government’s initiative to hold those in power accountable and ensuring that they are not left unchecked. We hope that in the future corruption in Bangladesh will no longer be commonplace and the people’s faith in the government is fully restored.
