Law Minister Warns of Tough Action on Corruption, Poor Development Work

Bangla Press Desk:  Law Minister Md Asaduzzaman on Saturday said anyone involved in institutional corruption will not only lose their job but also face imprisonment.

The minister said the government has declared zero tolerance for corruption and that funds allocated for public will be properly monitored, he said at a meeting with the members of parliament and government officials at the conference hall of Jhenaidah Deputy Commissioner.

“If anyone tries to earn commission illegally, strict action will be taken against them,” he added.

Asaduzzaman said there will be no compromise on the quality of development work.

“If anyone uses substandard materials in road or infrastructure projects, their license will be canceled. Inform me if anyone tries to make a profit through commissions or extortion. The government and opposition will work together to eliminate corruption, terrorism, extortion, and drugs,” he said.

The minister also criticised the quality of road construction from Garaganj Bazar to Shailkupa on the Jhenaidah-Kushtia road, saying the contractor will be blacklisted and face the maximum legal penalty.

He said dishonest contractors will not receive future government contracts.

The Law Minister said using substandard materials in infrastructure projects should result in the highest legal action against the contractor.

Departments failing in their duties will see disciplinary action against the heads along with complaints to the Anti-Corruption Commission, he added. Source: daily Sun

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