The commission tasked with reforming the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has finalized a report containing 47 recommendations, which will be submitted to the chief advisor at 11:30 am on Jan 15.
Iftekharuzzaman, the executive director of Transparency International Bangladesh, leads the ACC Reform Commission, one of six commissions established by the interim government alongside those for the judiciary, police, and judicial division.
The eight-member commission began its work on Oct 3.
Iftekharuzzaman told that the report focuses on two main categories of recommendations: one directly targeting reforms within the ACC and the other addressing key structural changes to the state to ensure the reforms are effective.
He added that the development and implementation of a national anti-corruption strategy would also be part of the reform initiatives.
However, he refrained from disclosing the specifics of the reform report, stating that details would be made public after the report is presented to the chief advisor.
According to multiple sources, the reform report may include recommendations to amend the ACC Chairman and Commissioner Appointment Act. It may also propose increasing salaries and other benefits to attract qualified individuals during the ACC recruitment process.
The report is also expected to advocate for making the ACC more independent and effective while elevating its institutional status.
