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UNB, Barisal

Apprehending that the ongoing anti-corruption drive may face obstacles in the future, Anti-Corruption Commission chairman Let Gen (retd) Hasan Mashhud Chowdhury Wednesday reaffirmed that his commission would not retreat from the battlefield.

The ACC chairman was addressing a prize-distribution ceremony of speech competition titled 'The Role of Students in Anti-Corruption Drive' at the auditorium of Barisal Braja Mohon College as chief guest.

Gen Mashhud urged the country's young generation to play a strong role in removing corruption from society through united efforts.

He said all sectors, including educational institutions, public offices and service centers, must be kept corruption-free for rapid socioeconomic development of the country.

Mashhud planted a sapling at the Anti-Corruption Square of the college and enjoyed an anti-corruption stage drama performed by Braja Mohon Theatre.

Principal of the college Prof. Dr. Sirajul Huq presided over the function.

The first prize of the speech competition went to Zahirul Islam Jewel of English department. The other winners are Sohana Islam of Economics and Abdullah Al Jaber of Social Welfare departments.

The ACC chairman arrived in the district on Sunday as part of his campaign against corruption.

Later, the ACC Chairman visited Madaripur and addressed a views-exchange meeting at the conference room of the Deputy Commissioner.