Bangladesh News

Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) Chairman Lt Gen (retd) Hasan Mashhud Chowdhury yesterday said if people of all walks of life become aware of the negative impact of corruption, it would help check corruption in the society.

He was speaking before a big anti-corruption rally in the port city organised by Corruption Prevention Committee (CPC) of Chittagong.

Students from more than 40 schools and colleges, and representatives from non- government organisations (NGOs), Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA), shop owners’ associations, ward commissioners, and socio-cultural organisations participated in the procession.

They carried banner, festoons and placards inscribed with anti-corruption slogans like ‘We want a corruption-free society,’ ‘We are committed to build a corruption-free society,’ and ‘Say no to corruption’.

The procession led by Lt Gen Mashhud was brought out from the Jamiaatul Falah complex premises at 10:10am. It paraded GEC Intersection, OR Nizam Road and MM Ali Road in the city.

CPC President Monwara Hakim Ali said they want to make the next generation aware of the vitiating influence of corruption.

“The grand procession would inspire students as well as the people to take a firm stance against corruption,” she said.

Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) Executive Director Dr Iftekharul Islam also spoke.

ACC Chittagong Director Major Zulfiqar Ali Majumder and representatives from different professional bodies were also present.

Tailbacks were created at WASA Intersection, GEC Intersection, Probortok Intersection, Mehedibag and Kazir Dewri due to the procession.