Dhaka, Feb. 4 -- In an effort to combat widespread extortion, a task force under the interim government has proposed the creation of an independent "Anti-Goon Squad" to address issues affecting various sectors of society.
A major challenge faced by citizens in accessing public services-such as purchasing train tickets or obtaining passports-is the pervasive practice of extortion.
This issue extends beyond public services to markets, transport networks, and construction sites, according to the task force's report.
To tackle this issue, the task force has strongly recommended the establishment of an independent "Anti-Goon Squad."
The report suggests that this specialised unit could operate within the public sector or be outsourced to priv...