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The United States imposed sanctions on former army chief Aziz Ahmed over corruption allegations.
A statement published on the US State Department announced the ineligibility of Aziz Ahmed and his family members from entering the United States.
“Aziz Ahmed engaged in significant corruption by interfering in public processes while helping his brother evade accountability for criminal activity in Bangladesh,” US State Department spokesman Matthew Miller said in a statement.
Aziz also worked closely with his brother to ensure the improper awarding of military contracts and accepted bribes in exchange for government appointments for his personal benefit, the statement added,
“His actions have contributed to the undermining of Bangladesh’s democratic institutions and the public’s faith in public institutions and processes,” the statement read.
This move reaffirms the US commitment to strengthening democratic institutions and rule of law
The United States supports anticorruption efforts in Bangladesh through assistance to make government services more transparent and affordable, improve the business and regulatory environment, and build capacity in investigating and prosecuting money laundering and other financial crimes. The statement said.
