Corruption must be contained

The Daily Star has recently published a report titled ACC to go after big names next year, based on comments by the Anti-Corruption Commission Chairman Iqbal Mahmood. It was heartening to receive such a statement from the country's anti-graft body.

In Bangladesh, corruption has become endemic, permeating every sector of our society. It may not be possible to eliminate corruption altogether, but it can certainly be contained. I hope the ACC will find the courage to fulfil its promise of bringing down high-profile corrupt individuals, regardless of their power and political affiliation.