Press Release
Dhaka, December 11, 2024: Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) today urged the newly appointed Chairman and Commissioners of the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) to proactively disclose income and asset statements for ensuring their own accountability and transparency.
In addition, TIB encouraged them to clarify their positions on corruption allegations and disclose any political allegiance.
TIB further emphasized the significance of executing their obligations with honesty and integrity, in line with the anti-discrimination movement's core values and the massive sacrifices that created the opening for a "New Bangladesh."
Commenting in the context of their appointment to the covered positions of ACC leadership, TIB's Executive Director Dr. Iftekharuzzaman stated, "At this pivotal moment of the nation’s history when ACC is at the main focus public expectations, we call upon the top leadership of the ACC to proactively disclose the following as examples of pledge of their own transparency and accountability:
- a) Information regarding income and assets of their own and immediate family members held under direct or beneficial ownership;
- b) consistency between income from legitimate sources and accumulated wealth or assets;
- c) Steps to be taken to verify the accuracy, adequacy, and consistency of income and asset statements by an independent auditor.
- d) stance on any published or unpublished allegations of abuse of power, irregularities and corruption during their professional careers.
- e) Details about any direct or indirect partisan political allegiance; and
- f) A formal declaration of preparedness to voluntarily resign and undergo due legal investigation in the event of any inconsistencies in the above matters."
At the same time, Dr. Iftekharuzzaman urged the newly appointed ACC Chairman and Commissioners to remain fully committed and respectful to the core values of the anti-discrimination movement and the vision of the "New Bangladesh." He also called on them to pledge their unwavering commitment to fulfilling their responsibilities with the utmost integrity.
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