Corruption
Lack of consensus may derail reform efforts
The interim government, led by Dr. Muhammad Yunus as the Chief Adviser, took office during a crisis moment. However, it received strong support from students, the general public, and major political parties. The expectations from this government were high, which made fulfilling them inherently challenging. Although some inefficiency and weakness were evident in the administration, the primary reason the interim government was unable to meet these expectations was the widespread corruption, mismanagement, and the tendency of the previous government to cripple key state institutions
Enhancing police ethics is crucial, along with legal reforms
Enhancing police ethics is crucial, along with legal reforms
Ismail Ali, the Hero of Time
In Bangladeshi society, disbelief has gradually permeated various aspects of life. Adulteration in food and drugs has become rampant. People are being deceived in various ways. Not only are major crimes prevalent, but also massive amounts of money are being smuggled out of the country. Irregularities worth billions are occurring in major corporations. The stock market is rife with manipulation and deceit.
Govt officials obligated to submit wealth statements
In the realm of governance, political leaders play a crucial role as auxiliary forces within governmental institutions. Therefore, it is imperative for government officials to uphold honesty and sincerity in their duties. However, in our country, there is a noticeable lack of integrity and morality among a certain class of government officials. Efforts to enhance the morality of government officials are not being adequately pursued. While there is a legal obligation for government officials to submit asset declarations annually, this requirement is often overlooked.
ACC files corruption case over BTCL's controversial JICA project
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has filed a case against former BTCL official Aminul Hasan and 8 senior officials including the MDs of Bangladesh Submarine Cable Company Limited and Teletalk.
PM asks local representatives to build society free from terrorism-corruption
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday called upon the local government representatives to work against drugs, terrorism, militancy, and corruption to take the country forward.