Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) has called on the government to abandon its plan to legalize black money and grant unconditional amnesty for repatriated funds in the upcoming 2026–27 national budget. In a post-budget statement released on Thursday, TIB described the proposal as disappointing and alarming, warning that such measures would normalize corruption and irregularities under state patronage. The organization argued that justifying the move as a way to boost investment or economic growth would be self-destructive for the government.
TIB Executive Director Dr. Iftekharuzzaman stated that successive governments since independence have allowed the legalization of undisclosed income, contrary to the spirit of the Constitution. He noted that these initiatives have encouraged tax evasion and discouraged honest taxpayers. He further criticized the current government’s attempt to revive the policy, saying it undermines its anti-corruption commitments and risks public trust.
TIB also cautioned that granting full immunity to black money holders would contradict previous political consensus and anti-corruption reforms, urging the government to prioritize long-term national welfare over vested interests.
স্টাফ রিপোর্টার প্রকাশ : ১২ জুন ২০২৬, ০০: ১০ কালো টাকা বৈধ করার উদ্যোগ থেকে সরকারকে সরে আসার আহ্বান জানিয়েছে ট্রান্সপারেন্সি ইন্টারন্যাশনাল বাংলাদেশ (টিআইবি)। সংস্থাটি বলেছে, বিনা প্রশ্নে কালো টাকা বৈধ করা এবং পাচার হওয়া অর্থ দেশে ফিরিয়ে আনতে নিঃশর্ত
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