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President Urges ACC to Act Against Corrupt Individuals
A delegation led by ACC Chairman Justice A. K. M. Asaduzzaman paid a courtesy call on President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir at Bangabhaban.
President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Thursday urged the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) to take stern action against corrupt individuals regardless of their influence, status or power.
“No matter how influential a corrupt person is, they must be brought to justice through impartial and fair investigation,” he said.
The President made the remarks when a delegation led by ACC Chairman Justice A. K. M. Asaduzzaman paid a courtesy call on him at Bangabhaban in the afternoon, said President’s Press Secretary Md Sarwar Alam.
During the meeting, the ACC chairman briefed the President on the commission’s overall activities and initiatives, as well as the problems and challenges it faces in discharging its responsibilities.
He also sought the President’s cooperation in making the commission’s activities more effective in combating corruption.
The President said corruption has become one of the country’s major problems due to long-standing misrule, irregularities and a lack of accountability.
“The progress and bright future of the nation depend on preventing and controlling corruption. The ACC must continue working with honesty and courage to combat corruption,” he said.
He also urged the ACC to expedite the legal disposal of a large number of long-pending cases and reduce delays in the process.
The President particularly stressed the need for prompt inquiries and stern action in cases involving serious corruption.
Assuring the commission of his full cooperation, he emphasised the need to further strengthen public awareness and campaign activities to build anti-corruption values.
Other members of the delegation were Commissioner (Investigation) Dr Zahangir Alam Khan, Commissioner (Inquiry) Dr Md Sajjad Hossain Bhuiyan and Secretary Md Saidur Rahman Khan.
The President’s military secretary, secretary and press secretary were also present at the meeting.