Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) Executive Director Dr. Iftekharuzzaman said that discussions were held with Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on restructuring the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) to overcome its current stagnation. The meeting took place at the Cabinet Division in the Secretariat, where Cabinet Secretary Nasimul Gani was also present. The Prime Minister agreed in principle to host the International Anti-Corruption Conference in Bangladesh in 2028.

According to Dr. Iftekharuzzaman, the discussion focused on two main issues: implementing the government’s election manifesto and commitments on good governance and anti-corruption, and TIB’s recommendations for achieving these goals. He stated that the Prime Minister listened positively to TIB’s proposals and expressed agreement with most of them.

The biennial International Anti-Corruption Conference is scheduled this year in the Dominican Republic. If held in Bangladesh in 2028, it would mark the fourth time the event takes place in Asia, following Malaysia, Thailand, and South Korea.