Dhaka, May 19 -- The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC), the constitutionally mandated body tasked with eradicating corruption in Bangladesh, has struggled to achieve meaningful progress since the mass student-led uprising on 5 August last year.
According to sources familiar with the matter, there is a growing perception among the public that the ACC's performance has fallen short, particularly in the wake of the collapse of the previous regime.
Aside from a few high-profile actions against former ministers, MPs, and officials, little tangible progress has been observed in curbing widespread irregularities, embezzlement, bribery, and fraud.
A review of the ACC's activities over the past eight months indicates that the institution has not m...