DHAKA, Sept 17, 2019 (BSS) – Awami League (AL) General Secretary Obaidul
Quader today warned that if necessary, an integrity drive would be conducted
inside the party to prevent corruption and wrongdoings.
“The incident of Chhatra League was an unprecedented one. This type of
incident didn’t occur in the past,” he told a press briefing on contemporary
affairs at the Secretariat here.
Quader said intelligence agencies have been asked to give reports on
whether any wrongdoing or corruption have taken place anywhere in the
country. “Based on the reports of the intelligence agencies, an integrity
drive would be conducted inside AL if necessary. Nobody will be spared if
found involved,” he added.
Stating that the government is taking stern action against those involved
in corruption and irregularities, he said: “The government has taken a zero
tolerance policy towards corruption. Even if any AL man gets involved in
wrongdoings, he or she would not be spared. All wrongdoers must face the
music.”
Quader, the Road Transport and Bridges Minister, said punitive action was
taken against the president and general secretary of Chhatra League for the
first time in the country, due to their misconduct, which is an exceptional
incident.
“There is no such example of taking such punitive action against the
leaders of any student organisation in Bangladesh,” he added.
About the upcoming National Council of Awami League, he said: “Prime
Minister Sheikh Hasina is the president of AL…all party leaders have the
right to be candidates in the council”.
Commenting on the alleged corruption of Jahangirnagar University, the AL
general secretary said action will be taken against JU Vice-Chancellor Prof
Farzana Islam if she is found guilty during the probe. “If she is found
involved in corruption, obviously action will be taken against her,” he said.
About BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir’s demand for
resignation of the JU VC, Quader said: “Mirza Fakhrul demands resignations of
all. He demands PM’s resignation. He himself demands his resignation. After
winning in polls, he resigned”.