Anti-Corruption Commission has corruption inside, chairman says

Momen says the anti-graft agency is constantly trying to resolve these issues

Mohammad Abdul Momen, chairman of the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC), has said the agency is not free from corruption itself.

He made the remarks after the ACC’s public hearing at the Nazrul Auditorium in Sylhet’s Rikabibazar area.

“ACC has not only procedural delays but also instances of corruption. Every government agency faces complaints from service recipients, and we are constantly trying to resolve these issues. We conduct regular raids, which have proven somewhat effective,” Momen said.

The hearing was organised by the Sylhet District ACC office with support from the district administration and the District Anti-Corruption Committee. Starting at 10am, 73 complaints were examined, with officers from the relevant departments present.

Speaking about the preliminary ACC report on the looting at Sada Pathor tourist destination and the mention of politicians’ names, Momen said: “We start investigations after preliminary reports. It is true that Sada Pathor [the stones] was not there initially but later returned.

“Those involved, you know them well. My question is, do you want their names in parliament or not?”

Earlier on Sunday, Momen laid the foundation stone for the ACC’s divisional office building in Almupur, South Surma, Sylhet.