**6.11 Insufficient manpower**

At least at its headquarters, the ACC has hired several former BAC employees. However, in the field, under-staffing continues to be an issue, in addition to problems with credibility and knowledge. Offices of the ACC found in the field often suffer from inadequate facilities, sluggish logistics, and a shortage of personnel.

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#### **6.12 Lack of infrastructure**

The anti-corruption effort has been hampered by the decision to cut the number of district offices from 66 to 22. ACC's 22 consolidated offices confront difficulties providing service to all districts. People in areas without an ACC office cannot get those services since it is inconvenient for them to travel long distances to lodge complaints.

#### **6.13 Lack of sill**

Professionally competent professionals are in short supply. Staff turnover makes investigations less effective, while more experienced members of staff are not up to speed on the most recent methods of money laundering and technological advancements.

#### **6.14 Failure to involve people**

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has not effectively engaged key stakeholders in the fight against corruption. Where there was once a surge of interest and activity, it has since died down. An outstanding instance of this occurred in 2007 during the interim government. The Jessore (one of the district) CPC presented the best CPC program ever in Jessore on March 23 with a rally. Participants came from all throughout the district and represented a wide range of demographics and socioeconomic statuses. More individuals could be seen praying outside on the grounds of the eidgah (a mosque used during the Muslim holiday of Eid). People today are not becoming involved, and as a result, the CPCs have lost their zeal for their task. There have been recent protests held under the guise of CPCs, but a large majority of them have actually been coordinated by the ACC or another government agency. Extremely few average people take part in these kinds of initiatives. To file a complaint, for instance, you can fill out a form provided by the ACC; nevertheless, only one charge has ever been submitted at a CPC event.

#### **6.15 External and internal predicaments**

Overall, the history of ACC's use demonstrates that both internal and external issues have limited the program's efficacy. ACC has always been subject to political and administrative influence and control from the outside, while internally it has been far from capable of fulfilling its purpose to take action against corruption without regard to the identity or standing of the individual involved. A lack of boldness and professional competence befitting their prominent position of public interest appears to be the result of a belief that they have much to lose if they ignore and reject external influences.

## **7. Conclusion and recommendations**

Corruption is not uncommon in public and private sectors in Bangladesh, and Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) is always ready to take initiative against the corrupted persons and institutions. In spite of proactive role of ACC, corruption still prevail in the government sectors in Bangladesh in some extent. There is the power

of ACC to take direct and indirect actions against the perpetrators. Though the ACC's role taking actions against corruption is appreciable, they have some limitations to overcome. While political will is lacking, the legal, political, and practical hurdles to establishing an independent and effective ACC are eroding. Multiple constraints have plagued ACC from the start. Below are some suggestions for reducing the impact of bottlenecks:


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