‘G20 partnership to help Bangladesh eliminate corruption’

City Desk  :
Law Minister Anisul Huq has said that the G20 anti-corruption connections will lead to successful implementation of Bangladesh’s zero-tolerance policy against corruption and money laundering, and help in recovery of stolen assets.

“Our engagement with G20 opens the door to network with major economies and build constructive and useful partnerships with other nations and international organizations,” he said, addressing the G20 Anti-Corruption Ministerial Meeting held in Kolkata, India, on Saturday, said a press release here on Sunday, reports BSS.

“We are hopeful that these connections will lead to successful implementation of its (Bangladesh’s) zero-tolerance policy against corruption and money laundering and help in recovery of stolen assets, which will finally result in my country concentrating on its bigger challenge of achieving the development goals,” he added.

In the current world, it is undeniable that corruption is a grave issue with far-reaching damaging consequences, affecting societies worldwide across social, political and economic dimensions, Anisul said, adding: “The government of Bangladesh, being cognisant of the evil effects of corruption, has declared “zero tolerance” against corruption in every sphere of social life”.