Awami League (AL) General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader announced today that the government will show ‘zero tolerance’ towards corruption, ensuring no corrupt individuals are spared.
Speaking at the inauguration of a BRTC shuttle bus service at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, Quader emphasized the independence of the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC), stating that the ACC operates freely and without government interference.
He acknowledged the prevalence of corruption globally and within Bangladesh, noting, “We aren’t claiming there is no corruption here. It’s not accurate to say only government officials are corrupt and politicians aren’t.”
Quader also admitted to corruption within his own sector, saying, “When we speak about corruption, we must consider everyone; we should first look at our own reflection in the mirror.”
The new shuttle bus service aims to ease travel for tourists, expatriates, and general passengers. Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister Muhammad Faruque Khan, Road Transport and Highways Division Secretary ABM Amin Ullha Nuri, Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh Chairman Air Vice Marshal M Mafidur Rahman, and Bangladesh Road Transport Corporation Chairman Md Tazul Islam attended the event.
