The New Nation - Internet Edition

Staff Reporter

Anti-Corruption Commission Chairman Lt Gen (Retd) Hasan Mashhud Chowdhury yesterday warned the Government and the Election Commission would have to take the responsibility if the convicted corrupt individuals get the opportunity to contest the forthcoming elections under any pressure.

Talking to reporters after a discussion meeting on "Fight against Corruption: Our Goal" organised by BRAC University at its auditorium, he however, said they have no objection if the convicted corrupt elements can take part in the polls lawfully.

Presided over by Pro-Vice Chancellor of the university Dr Salauddin Ahmed, the seminar was addressed, among others, by Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) Executive Director Dr Iftekharuzzaman.

Replying to a question, the ACC Chairman said he does not believe there would be any negative effect on the anti-drive campaign for one or two reasons.

Asked whether the ACC is under any pressure, he said there is a pressure under every government but it is to be considered if they could work being freed from any pressure.

He said the ACC was formulating a plan as to how they would work under the new government to come in after the forthcoming polls.

The anti-corruption campaign will be carried out during the tenure of the next government, he hoped.

Addressing the meeting earlier, Hasan Mashhud said that it is not possible to eradicate corruption from Bangladesh overnight.

He called upon the young generation to come forward to join the fight against rampant corruption in the country.