Prof Dr Shaheda speaks to DOT :
The AL-led Grand Alliance has secured 227 constituencies out of total 300. This shows that they possess much power. The country will upgrade or worsen if they wish so. There will be none to resist them.
Time is ripe to go against the corruption. It is not impossible for a government to bring about a great change in the country. It does not require to declare zero tolerance if the lawmakers and the cabinet members remain honest. The people at the lower level get a chance to indulge in corruption if the ranking officials practice honesty. Corruption will lessen if the ranking officials remain transparent. People indulge in corruption as they get away with it. The powerful people indulge in corruption. None will dare indulge in corruption practices if the ministers practice honesty. Good governance is possible if we practice honest at our personal level.
The officials and employees at different ministries should achieve skill. Everyone should be imbued with the spirit of patriotism. Good governance will be ensured if we can work with transparency.
Interviewed by Khairul Alam, translated by Hossen Sohel
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