Staff Reporter :
Anti-Corruption Commission Chairman Iqbal Mahmood said on Tuesday that Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) should not be blind in criticism. They should maintain transparency.
He passed the remarks when a three-member TIB delegation met him in the afternoon.
Instead of finding problems only, the TIB should also focus on how to resolve the issues, he said. The head of the delegation, Consultant of TIB’s Policy and Strategy Mathias Boss wanted to know from the ACC Chief his perception about the activity of TIB, relationship between TIB and ACC, sought recommendation and suggestion. Mahmood said, TIB has a positive image among people, but there are counter criticisms also.
“TIB has a scope to suggest ways to resolve problems instead of confining itself in criticism only,” he said. “This kind of institution should have a responsibility to identify problems and find ways to address them.”
He said, the budget, income and expenditure of each organisation including TIB should be transparent. “People should be informed about their income-expenditure, work plans and audit activities, not just on the website, but also through the media,” he added.
He said, the ACC always welcomes TIB’s criticism of its activities, but to criticise the ACC or any other organisation, they have to realise the reality, situation and culture of the country.
“There will also be window to get rid of criticism. It should appreciate the government or government institutions, political parties if they do any good work.
