Dhaka, March 21 -- Economists, civil society members, and academicians called for the creation of a strong platform for business bodies to ensure corruption-free business in Bangladesh.

The experts made the recommendation at a national summit on 'Call to action against corruption' on Tuesday.

They observed that the enforcement of anti-corruption rules and regulations is so weak in the country that the degree of corruption in businesses is increasing day by day. Quoting a survey conducted on the impact of corruption on small and medium enterprises, they said that nowadays, people and business entrepreneurs do not dare to raise their voices against corruption as they feel that by paying a bribe, they can reduce their business costs.

The ...