Politicians, traders, bureaucrats blamed for corruption
They said corruption has grabbed all sectors of government, semi-government and private bodies through these groups making the country a most corrupt nation in the world.
The CFAC has been formed by civil society members including some senior bureaucrats to combat corruption.
For all latest news, follow The Daily Star's Google News channel. Speaking at the launching ceremony at the National Press Club, the speakers urged people from all walks of life to join the CFAC for creating social awareness against corruption.
"CFAC will form a Watch Committee to investigate different government departments, semi-government bodies including banks and private organisations to find out the causes of corruption, persons involved in corruption and how to eradicate corruption," said CFAC Chairman Muslehuddin Ahmad, also former secretary and ambassador.
Muslehuddin, also founder vice-chancellor of North South University, said CFAC would consult and cooperate with Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) and other concerned bodies and lend its support to those organisations.
"CFAC will hold seminars, rallies and conference on corruption and other related issues including terrorism," said NH Khan, vice- chairman of CFAC and former secretary and chairman of NBR.
Corruption cannot be eradicated from the country without the help of political parties especially two major political parties as a large number of corrupt people are involved with politics, he added.
"CFAC will establish specialised organs to collect information, conduct investigation, and monitor all types of corruption including their sources and causes," said Syed Yusuf Hossain, secretary general of CFAC and former comptroller & auditor general and secretary.
He also urged the government to make a list of black money holders in the country.
"Our future generation will not forgive us if we fail to restore the prestige and dignity of the nation, and now it is the high time to take effective steps against corruption," he added.
CFAC Vice-chairman Mohammad Mohsin, former secretary and ambassador, and Treasurer Dr Rafiul Islam Molla, professor of North South University, also addressed the function.