Fascist AL's aides crossing into India with help from Jashore's political elites: ACC chairman
Referring to the fall of the previous government, Momen said corruption was at the root of its downfall
Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) Chairman Abdul Momen today (26 October) claimed that associates of the fallen fascist Awami League and criminals are now crossing the border into India with the help of Jashore's political elites.
"As days go by, corruption continues to grow — and its patterns are changing. I learned a new form of corruption after coming to Jashore. People are earning money even by facilitating cross-border movement. Whether they are collaborators of the fascist Awami League or accused criminals, they are crossing into India through the political elites of Jashore. If this continues, the expectations of the state will be undermined. We must ensure such incidents do not happen," he said.
The ACC chairman made the remarks this afternoon while speaking as chief guest at a public hearing titled "We will resist corruption and build the nation: Towards a golden Bangladesh," held at the Jashore Shilpakala Academy auditorium.
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During the hearing, allegations from 75 complaints across 37 government, autonomous, and private institutions in the district were reviewed.
Following the hearing, the ACC chairman instructed that some matters be prioritised for immediate action and others be investigated further.
Referring to the fall of the previous government, Momen said corruption was at the root of its downfall.
"The upcoming election should be held in a fair and festive environment, and everyone must carry out their responsibilities sincerely. To keep the country on the right path, we must choose honest candidates. If we look at the last 15 years, corruption has infiltrated every organ of the government. That is why the former government faced this situation. Do not elect corrupt individuals again — that will be justice to the nation," he added.
Momen said it may not be possible to completely eradicate corruption, but it can be reduced. "Through these public hearings, we are not putting citizens and officials face to face; rather, we are creating engagement between the two sides. This will help reduce corruption. Let the journey toward justice and a corruption-free Bangladesh begin from Jashore."
