WASHINGTON: America on Monday imposed sanctions on a former Bangladeshi common over his alleged involvement in corruption, saying his actions have contributed to the undermining of nation’s democratic establishments and the folks’s religion in public establishments and processes.
“The US Division of State introduced at this time the general public designation of former Normal Aziz Ahmed, beforehand Chief of the Bangladesh Military Workers, as a consequence of his involvement in vital corruption,” State Division Spokesperson Matthew Miller mentioned.
“His actions have contributed to the undermining of Bangladesh’s democratic establishments and the general public’s religion in public establishments and processes,” Miller mentioned.
Aziz Ahmed was engaged in vital corruption by interfering in public processes whereas serving to his brother evade accountability for prison exercise in Bangladesh, he mentioned.
Aziz additionally labored intently together with his brother to make sure the improper awarding of navy contracts and accepted bribes in alternate for presidency appointments for his private profit, Miller mentioned.
“This designation reaffirms the US dedication to strengthening democratic establishments and rule of regulation in Bangladesh. America helps anti corruption efforts in Bangladesh by way of help to make authorities providers extra clear and reasonably priced, enhance the enterprise and regulatory setting, and construct capability in investigating and prosecuting cash laundering and different monetary crimes,” Miller mentioned.
“The US Division of State introduced at this time the general public designation of former Normal Aziz Ahmed, beforehand Chief of the Bangladesh Military Workers, as a consequence of his involvement in vital corruption,” State Division Spokesperson Matthew Miller mentioned.
“His actions have contributed to the undermining of Bangladesh’s democratic establishments and the general public’s religion in public establishments and processes,” Miller mentioned.
Aziz Ahmed was engaged in vital corruption by interfering in public processes whereas serving to his brother evade accountability for prison exercise in Bangladesh, he mentioned.
Aziz additionally labored intently together with his brother to make sure the improper awarding of navy contracts and accepted bribes in alternate for presidency appointments for his private profit, Miller mentioned.
“This designation reaffirms the US dedication to strengthening democratic establishments and rule of regulation in Bangladesh. America helps anti corruption efforts in Bangladesh by way of help to make authorities providers extra clear and reasonably priced, enhance the enterprise and regulatory setting, and construct capability in investigating and prosecuting cash laundering and different monetary crimes,” Miller mentioned.
