Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) has expressed deep disappointment and anger over media reports that the government is considering allowing the legalization of undisclosed or black money in the upcoming 2026–2027 fiscal year budget through a declaration of unconditional amnesty, without allowing any authority to question the source of such funds. The organization said the move, justified by the government as a way to boost investment and economic growth, would instead institutionalize corruption and irregularities under state patronage.
In a statement, TIB Executive Director Dr. Iftekharuzzaman said that successive governments since independence have continued this unconstitutional practice under Article 20(2) of the Constitution, often under the pretext of short-term financial benefits. He noted that such policies have encouraged tax evasion and discouraged honest taxpayers. He also criticized the current government’s attempt to reintroduce the provision, arguing it undermines previous efforts to abolish it.
Dr. Iftekharuzzaman added that while the government may aim to repatriate laundered money through general amnesty, those involved in illegal earnings or ongoing legal cases must not be exempted from accountability.
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