President calls for vigilant anti-corruption efforts to foster dev

December 10, 2023 00:00:00

Anti-Corruption Commission Chairman Mohammad Moinuddin Abdullah receiving 'President Crest' from President Mohammed Shahabuddin on behalf of the Commission at Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy in the city on Saturday, marking the International Anti-Corruption Day — PID

President Mohammed Shahabuddin emphasised the importance of the Anti-Corruption Commission's (ACC) role in ensuring the protection of innocent individuals from wrongful actions or decisions, reports UNB.

He made the remarks during a discussion at Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy in the city on Saturday, on the occasion of International Anti-Corruption Day. This global observance aims to increase awareness about corruption.

Highlighting the ACC's critical role, President Shahabuddin stressed the need for it to evolve into a modern, professional, and effective institution. He underscored the importance of impartiality and professionalism in upholding fundamental rights and democratic values. Furthermore, he called for the ACC to become a trusted and reliable entity for the public.

In his speech, President Shahabuddin proudly referenced significant national achievements, including the construction of the Padma Bridge with domestic funding, the Metro Rail, the Elevated Expressway, and other mega projects like the Payra Deep Sea Port, Karnaphuli Tunnel, and Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant.

He identified corruption as a major barrier to desired development and asserted that effectively implementing the government's 'zero tolerance' policy against corruption would accelerate progress.

President Shahabuddin also highlighted Bangladesh's membership in the elite satellite club following the launch of Bangabandhu Satellite-1. He expressed optimism that if current sustainable development trends continue, Bangladesh will be recognised as a developed and advanced nation by 2041.

Reiterating the government's commitment to a 'zero tolerance' policy on corruption, he affirmed that all measures taken to prevent corruption are beneficial for the country and its people.

ACC Chairman Mohammad Moinuddin Abdullah formally inaugurated the event, which was part of a broader series of programmes organised across the country, themed 'United Against Corruption for Development, Peace, and Security'.