, Dec. 9 -- BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman on Tuesday pledged that his party will fully ensure the independence of the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) to effectively control corruption in the country if its returns to power.

"Today is International Anti-Corruption Day. We must pull the reins on corruption and we have the track record to do it. BNP has a proven record of controlling corruption," Tarique said while speaking virtually at the closing session of the third day of BNP's 'Plan to Build the Country' programme.

During the tenure of BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia, the BNP leader said the ACC was set up with a strong authority so it could investigate any corruption allegation related to the government without needing permission f...