Role of ACC
I highly doubt whether the Anti Corruption Commission (ACC), would ever be able to cure Bangladesh from corruption. It seems to me that the authority may not even be a kosher institution within itself and yet, it is supposed to deal with the problems of corruption. How could we expect an authority to be a prosecutor, jury and judge all at the same time? Besides, where can we find such great flawless brave individuals, who will always do the right thing despite pressure from all corners? This was indeed a utopian and popular idea, to quick fix the corruption but it failed to account for the successful prosecution with evidence and subsequent punishment of the culprits. I am sorry I do not see the required quality and transparency with the current ACC and that is why it is destined to fade away with the new democratic government. No doubt, the ACC has exposed some cases of corruption but it also harassed a great number of people for no good reason.
If the government really wants to root out corruption, it should strengthen the independence of the existing law enforcement authorities and judicial institutions. Only that would provide the long-term antidote against rampant corruption!
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