Gazaria: The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) Chairman Dr. Mohammad Abdul Momen today stated that enhancing the knowledge of public employees regarding the procurement process can significantly reduce corruption, as a substantial portion of major corruption is linked to procurement.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Dr. Momen made these remarks while addressing journalists after inaugurating a 15-day training workshop on government procurement policy for ACC officials. The event took place at the seminar room of the Bangladesh Engineer Staff College in the Char Baushia area of Gazaria, Munshiganj.
Dr. Momen emphasized the importance of understanding procurement requirements, market prices, and specific needs to mitigate corruption. “Corruption will be reduced to a large extent if we are aware of the procurement process, market price, and requirements,” he said, highlighting the procurement process as a major source of corruption.
Addressing issues in the health sector, Dr. Momen pointed out numerous reports of corruption, particularly in procurement practices. He noted instances where goods were purchased at excessively high prices or where low-quality items were acquired, rendering them unusable.
The training program aims to enhance the skills of ACC officials, with thirty participants, including ACC’s assistant director and deputy assistant director, attending the workshop.
In response to inquiries about efforts to bring back individuals who have fled abroad due to corruption, Dr. Momen acknowledged the complexity of the process but expressed the ACC’s commitment to pursuing justice.
The function was presided over by the Institution of Engineers, Bangladesh (IEB) President Engineer Mohammad Reazul Islam Rizu, with IEB’s Director General (Training and Information Technology) Akter Hossain serving as a special guest.