On International Anti-Corruption Day, BNP’s acting chairman Tarique Rahman highlighted Bangladesh’s ongoing struggle with corruption and the party’s historical efforts to curb it. In a Facebook post, he described how corruption affects citizens—from job seekers and farmers to patients and entrepreneurs—and linked rising food prices, poor education quality, and road insecurity to systemic corruption.

Rahman recalled that under President Ziaur Rahman and Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, the BNP government introduced administrative reforms, strict financial laws, and transparent procurement systems. He cited the 2004 establishment of the Anti-Corruption Commission as a milestone recognized by the World Bank and ADB, noting that surveys then showed declining public perception of corruption.

Looking ahead, Rahman proposed a seven-point plan emphasizing institutional independence, digital transparency, whistleblower protection, and ethics education. He acknowledged the challenges of reversing entrenched mismanagement but asserted that honest leadership and public support could restore accountability if BNP returns to power.