Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed today assured the Jatiya Sangsad that the government is committed to enhancing transparency and accountability in public administration. He highlighted efforts to provide quick, hassle-free services to citizens to minimize opportunities for corruption. Salahuddin made these remarks while responding to an emergency notice raised by opposition Jamaat-e-Islami lawmaker M Moktar Ali of Jashore-6 under Rule 71 of the Rules of Procedure.
The minister emphasized that the government's objective is not only to take action against corruption but also to create an administrative and institutional environment where opportunities for corruption will gradually decrease. He referenced the government's electoral manifesto and the 'Bangladesh First' policy, which serves as the guiding philosophy of governance. Under this philosophy, the government is prioritizing the establishment of a transparent, accountable, fair, and welfare-oriented state system to strengthen democracy and good governance.
Salahuddin noted that 495 corruption prevention committees have been formed at the city, district, and upazila levels as part of the government's anti-corruption efforts. He also mentioned the roles of the Anti-Corruption Commission's intelligence and enforcement units in preventing and investigating corruption. Additionally, national hotlines 999, 333, and 106 are available for receiving complaints and allegations.
FAQs
- **What measures are being taken to reduce corruption in public administration?** The government is forming corruption prevention committees at various levels, utilizing the Anti-Corruption Commission's units for effective operations, and employing national hotlines for receiving complaints. Additionally, oversight mechanisms such as Project Implementation Committees and monitoring teams are in place to ensure transparency in development projects.
- **How does the government plan to ensure transparency in public services?** The government aims to provide quick, hassle-free services to reduce corruption opportunities. It is also adopting the 'Bangladesh First' policy to create a transparent, accountable, and welfare-oriented state system.
- **What role do national hotlines play in combating corruption?** National hotlines 999, 333, and 106 allow citizens to report corruption and irregularities, enabling the government to take necessary actions under existing laws and regulations.
- **What oversight mechanisms are in place for development projects?** Several mechanisms, including Project Implementation Committees, Project Steering Committees, and the Implementation, Monitoring and Evaluation Division, play crucial roles in project implementation, monitoring, and evaluation. Additionally, three-member monitoring teams comprising additional secretary-level officials oversee government activities.
