Dhaka: Expressing concern over the slow down in ongoing anti-corruption probes in Bangladesh, international donor groups have demanded greater efficiency in the execution of development projects to improve governance.
The donors who met at Bangladesh Development Forum (BDF) in the capital yesterday feared that the anti-corruption drive launched by the previous military-backed interim government was slowed down under the leadership of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, officials at the meeting said.
They also discussed if the anti-corruption act would be weaker if the government amends it.
Later, Finance Minister AMA Muhith told journalists that the government admitted the slow down in anti-corruption drive.
"We admit that progress in anti-corruption drive has slowed a little," Muhith said, adding "We have also said many cases are becoming weaker due to procedural weakness."
Hasina who opened the two-day Bangladesh Development Forum (BDF) requested donors for quick disbursement of climate fund while Muhith laid down the government`s development priorities.
Representatives of 48 donor countries and agencies including the World Bank and Asian Development Bank are participating in the BDF meet.
PTI
